Rupert Museum, nestled in Stellenbosch, is a treasure trove of art, collected by the late Dr and Mrs Rupert between 1940 and the early 2000s. From exhibitions and activities for children to a cosy Café, a trip to the museum is always a good idea! Here’s everything you need to know.
Current Exhibitions at the Rupert Museum
Horison – land meets sky
On show until 31 August
The horison (Eng: horizon) is not only the distant line where the earth meets the sky; it also serves as a philosophical boundary, an ephemeral line of enlightenment, and a conceptual axis inspiring centuries of knowledge, aspirations, movements, and artistic creativity.
This exhibition reflects on the horizon line as a critical organising concept – one that enables us to unite a diverse range of both South African and international artists whose work engages the threshold space between land and sky; cartography and cosmology, territory and imagination, materiality and the ephemeral.
Look forward to viewing a diverse group of artists’ works by the likes of Giacomo Balla (1871-1958), Keith Dietrich (b1950), Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Zoltan Kemeny (1907-1965), and Erik Laubscher (1927-2013), among many others. The selection of works featured is from the permanent collections managed by the Rupert Museum.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
The Story of the Johannesburg Station Panels by JH Pierneef
Artist JH Pierneef’s (1886-1957) most acclaimed public commission was completed between 1929 and 1932. The Johannesburg Station Panels have been characterised as the epitome of the South African landscape genre.
The rehang of the Johannesburg Station Panels, now open for viewing, brings various opinions and theories to the fore. The viewer is placed in the position of viewing and exploring from far or below each scene. It offers the opportunity to be transported to the ‘initial’ display as close as possible but remain within the limits of the exhibition space. This is an attempt to understand or debate whether there was indeed a method to Pierneef’s approach and execution of these specific compositions.
Since 2002, the complete set of thirty-two panels – twenty-eight landscape and four tree scenes – has been on long-term loan from the TRANSNET Foundation to the Rupert Art Foundation.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
#FanFavourites
A collection rich in classical genres and themes that’s been collected since the 1940s, is sure to hold some of the visitor’s South African favourites. During International Museum Month, a pre-selection of artworks was placed on the horizon of our loyal visitors, the ask was simple – select your favourite artworks.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
How to Visit the Rupert Museum
The Rupert Museum offers complimentary guided tours, on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11am – 12pm or 1pm – 2pm. Enjoy a coffee or sweet treat at the on-site café, and let the kids explore their creativity with activities inspired by the exhibitions.
Cost: Free entry.
When: Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Where: Rupert Museum, Stellentia Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
Website: rupertmuseum.org
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 888 3344
Facebook: Rupert Museum
Instagram: @rupertmuseum
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