The artwork "Cnr Plein and Eloff Street" by Dada Khanyisa features vibrant, earthy tones with a mix of three-dimensional figures and flat backgrounds, giving a dynamic sense of depth. Prominent features include stylized, almost caricatured figures engaging in a communal scene, with diverse patterning and textures adding intrigue. The style is a fusion of contemporary realism and abstract elements, using mixed media to layer narratives. The piece reflects urban life, possibly exploring themes of societal interaction in bustling cityscapes, characteristic of Khanyisa’s exploration of social dynamics in modern African contexts. ...
Sadie Coles HQ is a London-based contemporary art gallery representing over sixty established and emerging international artists. The gallery opened in London in 1997, with its inaugural exhibition – of new paintings by American painter John Currin – presented in parallel with an offsite show by British artist Sarah Lucas, The Law. Since its inception, Sadie Coles HQ has operated from a variety of spaces, mounting numerous off-site projects and partaking in collaborative exchanges throughout the city and abroad. The gallery frequently hosts emerging young galleries and curatorial projects in The Shop at Kingly Street, and a live events programme titled GARGLE. In September 2013, Sadie Coles HQ opened a space at 62 Kingly Street in Soho, in April 2021 a space at 8 Bury Street in St James’s and in October 2025 a third space in Mayfair: a six-storey Georgian townhouse at 17 Savile Row. ...
