Zeitz MOCAA Transforms Cape Town Grain Silo into Cathedral of Contemporary African Art

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, situated in a renovated grain silo from 1924 on Cape Town's waterfront and designed by Thomas Heatherwick, has opened its doors. This museum showcases the collection of German entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz, supported by the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. As the largest institution dedicated to 21st-century African art, it presents pieces that explore themes of post-colonialism, identity, and slavery. Among its prominent installations are Nicholas Hlobo's African Dragon, Kudzanai Chiurai's satirical works, Mohau Modisakeng's photographs of Soweto, and Mary Sibande's fiberglass sculptures. It features contributions from international artists like William Kentridge and Yinka Shonibare, spanning seven floors and over 100 galleries, with significant acquisitions from events such as the Venice Biennale.