INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

NORTHERN EXPOSURE is an initiative dedicated to the idea that innovation is born from investigations and exchanges in multiple geographies. These enquires provide opportunities to unpack and reformulate preconceived notions and practices associated with our areas of focus, Conservation, Food, Architecture, Design and Art. 

Our creative incubator and multi-disciplinary collective encourages practitioners from spheres from around the world to collaborate, participate and engage, with the intention of embracing incidental discoveries in order to create and present new and experimental theories and practices. 

The initiative’s primary concern is the sharing and application of these innovations in new working contexts, with the objective of cultivating entrepreneurship and meaningful sustainable empowerment for local communities.

RESDIENCY PROGRAMME

In 2022, NORTHERN EXPOSURE launched an international residency program. This residency programme offers a unique opportunity for artistic development, international cross-boundary interaction and the exchange of knowledge. 

Through this program, resident artists gain fresh perspectives, specific cross-cultural insights between Europe and South Africa, and inspiration that fuel their creative growth. We aim to foster collaboration with fellow artists from different backgrounds, fostering creative provocations and exchanges of ideas and techniques, while also providing access to new materials, landscapes, and artistic influences. This exposure not only enhances their creative practice but also facilitates the establishment of global social networks and the potential for their work to reach a broader international audience,.

The initiative's fifth residency has been awarded to Swedish artist Daniel Wester, whose innovations in carving have received critical international recognition. Daniel Wester's exhibition, 'TRYING TO LEAVE', introduces new works in wood and premieres on July 12.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE will open every Saturday and Sunday through September 1, from 12:00-5:00 p.m., or during the week by appointment only.

We accept proposals from artist colleagues, curators, critics and other agents in the fields of art and design.

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

We are also actively seeking long-term public and private partners and supporters to sustain the initiative’s goals.

ART & DESIGN PROGRAM SUMMER 2024

NORTHERN EXPOSURE DESIGN CENTER presents the following Swedish and South African artists for the castle's summer art program 2024. This year’s program will focus on the artists' work and working process, explore themes such as departure, transition, experimentation and nature, and present unique installations. Collaborators in the presentation include THE FOURTH (Cape Town) and TRUNK & WISE (Sweden).

INGEGERD RÅMAN (Sweden)

DANIEL WESTER (Sweden)

RODAN KANE HART (South Africa/Cape Town)

HÅKAN BERG (Sweden)

CATHY ABRAHAM (South Africa/Cape Town)

JUANITA OOSTHUIZEN (South Africa/Cape Town)

JAMIE WHITE (USA/Sweden)

In addition, during the 2024 program, the Design Center will showcase antiques, sculpture, contemporary design and vintage collections by:

KARIN LASEROW (antique, Sweden)

ATELIER VIERKANT (ceramics, Belgium)

TYPE O (accessories, Österlen)

OUT OF THIS WORLD (antique, Cape Town)

CÈCILE & BOYD (interior design, Cape Town)

 OPENINGS & OPENING HOURS

The Design Center will open every Saturday - Sunday, 1 June to 1 September, or during the week by appointment.

The summer art program 2024 opens with a special invitation only reception for Daniel Wester's installation "TRYING TO LEAVE", Friday 12 July at 15:00 - 20:00 in the Black Gallery.

Exhibitions for all artists will continue and be open every Saturday - Sunday, 12.00-17.00, until September 1.

EXHIBITION AND ART CATALOGUES