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Pop gallery

Posted on September 29th 2011

A pop-up gallery and shop in Franschhoek presents the work of top local designers, including Heath Nash, Zizamele Ceramics, Urban Africa and more.

During the month of October a pop-up gallery and temporary retail space will make its appearance in Franschhoek to showcase the work of some of South Africa’s top designers.

Running alongside the Art in Clay Ceramics Festival also taking place in the town, the pop-up gallery will showcase the work of Heath Nash, Zizamele Ceramics, Imiso Ceramics, Cabinetworks, Urban Africa, Soulchild Closet, Chimpel, TW Ceramics and others.

The showcase is funded by the ETU Accelerator Programme, a small-business development initiative supported by the Embassy of Finland.

Unique products, limited-edition pieces and live demonstration can also be seen at the pop-up gallery, situated at The Yard in Franschhoek.

Heath Nash

Heath Nash holds a BA in Fine Art (sculpture) from the University of Cape Town. He was the Elle Decoration SA designer and lighting designer of the year in 2005/6, and also won the title of British Council South African Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006.

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