Norval Foundation to provide space for research and exhibition
The Norval Foundation is set to open in Steenberg, Cape Town on 28 April 2018. The new centre for art will be a research and exhibition space for 20th and 21st century artworks, as well as a platform for music and cultural expression.
Adjacent to Table Mountain National Park, the Norval Foundation will offer visitors a multi-sensory experience that combines the exhibition of art with an appreciation for nature. The foundation includes a sculpture garden, outdoor amphitheatre, purpose-built exhibition spaces, a research library, a restaurant and bar, a shop and a children’s playground.
The Skotnes Restaurant is the culinary arm of the Norval Foundation and is named after South African artist Cecil Skotnes. The restaurant overlooks the foundation’s wetland and sculpture garden. Led by executive chef Phil de Villiers, its menu pays homage to classic South African cuisine, whilst updating its flavours and distilling its ingredients to their simplest possible presentation. The ingredients are sourced from local, small-batch suppliers.
Guided by director Elana Brundyn and her team of museum professionals, the Norval Foundation aims to create exhibitions and public programming. The Norval Foundation is the custodian of the Gerard Sekoto Foundation, Edoardo Villa Estate Collection, and the Alexis Preller Archive.
The Norval family are the founders and initial funders of the Norval Foundation. Their aim is to make art widely accessible to local and international visitors, by creating a self-sustainable centre for art. The proceeds from capital donations will be used to secure the foundation for future generations.
