Upcoming Events

Strauss & Co hosts a diverse annual programme of auctions, advance details of which are available here. Collecting is a social experience. To this end, Strauss & Co also hosts many educational events and social-outreach drives. Diverse in format, each event is an opportunity to share, network and learn.

September 2025

13

Sep

Conversation: Mid-Century Modern Interiors
Join Charl Edwards, editor-in-chief of House and Leisure, in conversation with a curated panel of friends from the creative industry as they explore architecture, interiors, design, decor and art. They will dive deep into the theme of ‘Mid-Century Modern’, exploring its enduring influence and uncovering how this pivotal period continues to shape the world around
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

13

Sep

Book Launch – Indefinite Holiday by Dominique Cheminais
Join author and artist Dominique Cheminais at Strauss & Co for the book launch of her new novel Indefinite Holiday. The reading will be followed by a discussion led by Keely Shinners.  Studio Visit: An exhibition by Dominique Cheminais runs from 1 September – 17 September 2025 at Strauss & Co.
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

14

Sep

Family Day
Join us for a fun-filled morning at Strauss & Co with our Art Specialists who will lead an educational children’s workshop and art treasure hunt! Suitable for ages 4-12 years old.  Parents are welcome to enjoy our preview of the upcoming September Auctions.  The presentation of the view was done in collaboration with Simone Katherine
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, Brickfield Road, Woodstock

14

Sep

Lecture – Stern vs Tretchikoff
Join Dr Alastair Meredith, Senior Art Specialist and Art Department Head at Strauss & Co for the lecture Stern vs Tretchikoff.   Art historians have positioned Stern and Tretchikoff very differently within the story of South African modernism. While both are now household names in the country, their careers had markedly different trajectories. Stern, after her foundational
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, Brickfield Road, Woodstock

14

Sep

Film Programme
Join us for our film programme celebrating the spirit of mid-century modernism. These carefully selected films complement our upcoming sale, Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design. Charlotte Perriand – Inventing A New World On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day in 2021, Fondation Louis Vuitton looked back on the journey of a woman who marked
Strauss & Co, 2nd Floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

16

Sep

Pre-Auction Sundowners
Join Strauss & Co for Pre-Auction Sundowners and a final viewing before the Evening Sale: Modern and Contemporary Art auction commencing at 7pm. The viewing was curated in collaboration with Simone Katherine Interiors. 
Strauss & Co, 2nd floor, Brickfield Canvas, Brickfield Road, Woodstock

24

Sep

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Day Trip
Join Kate Fellens for Art Club London on a day trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park where the upcoming exhibition William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity will be taking place. About “This summer we are thrilled to be presenting a major exhibition by South African artist William Kentridge. It marks the first museum presentation outside South
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

October 2025

3

Oct

2025 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction – Friday Session
The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases rare and unique wines produced in small quantities exclusively for the auction by the members of the Guild. The wines have undergone rigorous screening by an independent laboratory before being tasted blind and selected by specialist panels of Guild members. Tickets available from R1 000 per person.
Somerset Suites, Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West

3

Oct

First Friday Valuations at KZNSA | October
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Friday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your collection. There is a nominal charge of R50 per item which will go to supporting the KZNSA Gallery programmes. Enquiries: bryony@straussart.co.za 
KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer

4

Oct

2025 Cape Wine Makers Guild Auction – Saturday Session
The annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction showcases rare and unique wines produced in small quantities exclusively for the auction by the members of the Guild. The wines have undergone rigorous screening by an independent laboratory before being tasted blind and selected by specialist panels of Guild members. Tickets available from R1 000 per person.
Somerset Suites, Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, Cape Town

7

Oct

Art Club Johannesburg
Join us at for Art Club in Johannesburg on 7 October 2025 Art Club serves as a platform for both new and seasoned art lovers and collectors to come together and engage in meaningful discussions.
Strauss & Co, 89 Central Street, Houghton

From

10

Oct

Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Online Benefit Auction Exhibition Viewing
The 5th annual Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Benefit Auction is presented in collaboration with Strauss & Co and curated by award-winning curators Heinrich Groenewald and Shona van der Merwe of Reservoir. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Online Benefit Auction features works by emerging and established artists, offering visibility and affirmation of their practices, benefiting the artists and
The Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa Street

From

11

Oct

Seeing Ourselves: South African Portraits Past and Present
Strauss & Co is delighted to announce its Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees 2025 exhibition, Seeing Ourselves: South African Portraits Past and Present.
Oude Leeskamer, 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

13

Oct

Venice, Paris, Stellenbosch – Travelling Sekoto Returns Home
Join Lizelle Kilbourn, art collector and philanthropist, as she explores the significance and legacy of Gerard Sekoto, one of South Africa’s pioneering Black Modernist Artists. Lizelle will share insights into Sekoto’s influence within the context of Paris Noir: Artistic Articulations and Anti-Colonial Resistance, 1950 – 2000 – the groundbreaking Centre Pompidou exhibition that showcased 150
Oude Leeskamer, 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

14

Oct

Masterclass on Irma Stern: Leading Modernist Artist
Dr Alastair Meredith, renowned art historian and Head of the Strauss & Co Art Department, presents a Masterclass on South African modernist artists. The talk will focus on Irma Stern, coinciding with the exhibition Irma Stern: A Modern Artist Between Berlin and Cape Town at Brücke Museum in Berlin. Alastair will discuss Stern’s contribution in
The Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa Street

From

14

Oct

Curators’ Walkabouts: Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Online Benefit Auction
Join curators Heinrich Groenewald and Shona van der Merwe of Reservoir for guided walkabouts of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Benefit Auction viewing to explore a diverse selection of works by both emerging and established artists. Dates: 14, 15 and 16 October 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00 Entrance: Free – RSVP below Strauss & Co staff
The Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch

14

Oct

The Art of Collecting: Why You Should Collect Art, Wine and Jewellery
Join Frank Kilbourn, avid collector and Executive Chairperson of Strauss & Co, Dr Alastair Meredith, Head of Strauss & Co’s Art Department, and Carel Nolte, Chief Enablement Officer of EasyEquities as they discuss the passion and value of collecting. Facilitated by writer and curator Sean O’Toole, the panel will explore why collecting art, wine, and
The Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch

15

Oct

South African Art Jewellery: Origins and Legacy
A Conversation between Ninna Newmann and Geraldine Fenn. Strauss & Co in collaboration with Stellenbosch University’s Visual Arts Department, the talk explores the origins and legacy of South African art jewellery. It traces the historical development of jewellery design in the country, highlighting key figures and moments, and offering insight into the artistic and cultural
The Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa Street, Stellenbosch

16

Oct

Irma Stern: A Modern Artist Between Berlin and Cape Town
Join us for a viewing of a short trailer film on the life and work of celebrated artist Irma Stern. The documentary is directed by Sean O’Sullivan. A second short film will include footage of the current exhibition at The Brücke Museum in Berlin, Irma Stern: A Modern Artist between Berlin and Cape Town. Art
Oude Leeskamer, 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

16

Oct

Sunset Walkabout with Frank Kilbourn
Frank Kilbourn, Executive Chairperson of Strauss & Co, shares his passion for and extensive knowledge of art in a walkabout of the curated exhibition Seeing Ourselves: South African Portraits Past and Present highlighting artists who produced significant artworks in the portraiture genre—some on public view for the first time. Tickets: R100 @ www.quicket.co.za | R150
Oude Leeskamer, 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

17

Oct

Lezanne Viviers: Art Inspired Fashion Show
Internationally renowned designer Lezanne Viviers returns by popular demand to present her latest art-inspired collection. Viviers draws inspiration from the Strauss & Co exhibition Seeing Ourselves: South African Portraits Past and Present, highlighting her distinctive approach to design. The collection promises to be a bold fusion of fashion and art. Tickets: R500 @ www.quicket.co.za |
Oude Leeskamer, 182 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

November 2025

7

Nov

First Friday Valuations at KZNSA | November
Strauss & Co in association with KZNSA and the regular First Friday events at the Gallery, will be available to assist members of public with an obligation free valuation of artworks in your collection. There is a nominal charge of R50 per item which will go to supporting the KZNSA Gallery programmes. Enquiries: bryony@straussart.co.za 
KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Rd, Bulwer

25

Nov

Art Club Cape Town
Join us at for Art Club in Cape Town on 25 November 2025 Art Club serves as a platform for both new and seasoned art lovers and collectors to come together and engage in meaningful discussions.
Strauss & Co, 35 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

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