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In a splendid fusion of fashion, art, and cultural dialogue, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has launched Magugu House Cape Town in collaboration with the visionary South African designer Thebe Magugu. This innovative concept store and cultural hub provides a dynamic platform for creators and the public alike, inspiring an exchange of ideas within the realms of creativity.
The grand opening of Magugu House is marked by its inaugural exhibition, By Our Own Hands, co-curated by Magugu and Contemporary African Art Specialist Julia Buchanan. This exhibition showcases powerful works by artists Zanele Muholi and Zizipho Poswa, and highlights Magugu’s exploration of fashion as a ritual practice. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the concepts of authorship, healing, and resistance through the lens of material culture.
Each participating artist approaches their medium as a means of expressing lineage, spirit, and self-sovereignty, solidifying the narrative of culture and identity at the very core of their work. Muholi’s striking photography engages with themes of visibility and representation, while Poswa’s sculptures reflect on heritage and the resilience of the human spirit. Together, they present a compelling dialogue with Magugu’s exploration of fashion, establishing an intersection between aesthetics and activism.
The exhibition runs now until the end of April, welcoming visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 10h00 and 18h00, with no reservations required. Located at the iconic Mount Nelson on 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Magugu House promises to be a cultural beacon for both locals and tourists alike.
The concept store and cultural hub was conceived as a platform for fashion, art and creative exchange.
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This venture is particularly notable as it coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Magugu’s fashion house. As part of the exciting rollout, the hotel also features the unveiling of the private Thebe Magugu Suite - Afro-modernist sanctuary located on Palm Avenue. This two-storey suite invites guests to experience a unique blend of design and artistry, with specially commissioned artworks such as “A Reverence Like No Other” (2025) by Mmangaliso Nzuza, extending the rich universe of Magugu into the intimate setting of the suite.
As Magugu House Cape Town opens its doors to the public, it sets the stage for a vibrant cultural exchange that celebrates South African creativity and innovation, whilst affirming the importance of art and fashion in contemporary discourses.