News, research and photographic stories from the Gallery F archive and beyond. Here we publish exhibitions, artist features, historical insights and conversations that explore the depth of South African photography.
A closer look at Norman Seeff’s career, his approach to portraiture and the moments that shaped some of the most recognisable images in music, film and culture.
An inside look at the making of Norman Seeff’s Norval Foundation exhibition, tracing the process from early conversations through to installation and the return of his work to...
A vivid documentation of Cape Town’s Minstrel Carnival, capturing the energy, colour and cultural significance of a long-standing local tradition.
An exploration of quiet, layered landscapes where traces of history remain present, revealing the subtle tension between place, memory and time.
Images drawn from the street, focusing on rhythm, light and the quieter moments that shape the feel of a place.
A series centred on Table Mountain as part of everyday life, seen not as a backdrop but as something constantly present in the city.
Photographs of transitional spaces where the built environment begins to fall away, holding a sense of uncertainty and change.
A closer look at Manenberg Avenue, following the movement and energy of the street through sustained observation.
A raw and direct body of work shaped by time spent documenting difficult conditions, holding a strong sense of both hardship and resilience.
A quieter, more reflective set of images that centres on observation, memory and the weight carried in everyday moments.