(Right: Gary Mciver – “At
the Louvre”. Oil on Canvas. Provided by Rust-en-Vrede Gallery)
The KZNSA Gallery is proud to host the Durban leg of the Portrait Award
2025 Winners Exhibition, presented by Rust-en-Vrede Gallery. The exhibition
opens on February 10, 2026
This is South Africa’s leading portrait award which celebrates excellence in contemporary portraiture, showcasing the Top 40 portraits selected from artists across the country. This prestigious travelling exhibition brings together diverse voices and styles, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the richness of South African portraiture.
We are especially delighted to highlight that KZNSA Member, Gary McIver, has been selected as part of the Top 40 in this iteration of the Award. Their inclusion underscores the strength and creativity within our local artistic community.
This exhibition is more than a showcase - it is a celebration of portraiture as a vital art form, reflecting the stories, identities, and creative visions of South Africa today.
Celebrating the Top
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First Prize: Malik Mani
Second Prize: Ashley Ogilvy
Third Prize: Joseph Dolby
Fourth Prize: Themba Mkhangeli
Fifth Prize: Monique Day-Wilde
Drawing Medal: Ryno Swart
Exhibition Details
Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Time: 18h00
Venue: Main and Mezzanine Gallery, KZNSA Gallery
Address: 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban
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