edg2020 showcases contemporary South African art of established and emerging artists. The curated artists engage with the diverse realities and experiences of South Africans. We are not so much interested in work that confirms the status quo – technically and idea-wise – but in work that challenges the norm; carries personal insight and conviction; and is stimulating so that it will continue to inspire awe and joy in its owners and viewers. Imperatively, we value work of good technical quality by artists who sustainably produce work so that the promise of good investment value lingers. Although our primary function is the curating of our own exhibitions, we also source, curate and install artworks for corporates, embassies, private homes and art festivals. We provide advice and inspection reports, as well as art brokering and acquisition advice to art collectors.
The Gallery functions mainly online and is run from a private home. Physical viewing times of exhibitions can be found on the exhibitions page. View dates and hours here. Covid has changed the way we live, work and play. Many people are working indefinitely from home and have no plans to return to an office environment. At edg2020 we have joined this new trend since we are convinced that when the private home becomes public through a 'home' gallery, it fills a niche and a need in the local art ecosystem. In the South African context, many art galleries have had to close doors or change the way they operate, due to the social and economic impact of covid; yet internationally modern African art is in high demand. A home gallery that functions online as well accommodates all worlds. In the domestic environment the intimacy of the 'less professional' home space allows for personal attention and advice beyond the impersonality of a commercial gallery or institution. It also induces a different experience of the art whereby the work can be visualised more productively for the home or office. [Read this interesting article: When the Private Becomes Public: Transforming the Home Into An Exhibition Space]
We do everything in our power to provide good images of the work online, as well as to provide all details on the work and the artist. Not all the artworks are physically on exhibition at edg2020. To view work physically, open days are arranged over selected weekends as advertised. Personal appointments can be arranged when a buyer is seriously interested in a work.
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CONTACT
Curator/Owner: Elfriede Dreyer | edg2020gallery@gmail.com | +27 83 2712342
Elfriede Dreyer, has been working in the South African arts sector as an art academic, curator and artist for more than 30 years. She is still associated with the University of South Africa as an Extraordinary Professor and is a NRF rated researcher.
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Charles Gijzelaar (Logistics) | edg2020gallery@gmail.com | +27 82 4454363
The gallery's logistics are dealt with by Charles Gijzelaar. Although having a background in telecommunications, aerospace and business development, Charles has been involved in the sales and logistical side of art since 2005.
Curating
edg2020 showcases, sources, curates and installs artworks for corporates, embassies, private homes and art festivals.
We provide advice and inspection reports, as well as art brokering and acquisition advice to art collectors.
Where we are
edg2020 functions mainly online but we have special viewing days for exhibitions. RSVP here
Address: 146 Penny's Way, Glenwood Village, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria 0081