With just a few days remaining, art lovers are encouraged to visit the 2026 Sasol New Signatures exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum before it closes.
Showcasing an exciting and diverse collection of 123 works by emerging South African artists, the exhibition fills three gallery spaces within the museum. This includes an interactive solo exhibition by Juandré van Eck (2025 winner), as well as a dedicated, blacked-out screening room where visitors can immerse themselves in the video art entries.
Adding another dimension to the experience, each artwork features a QR code that visitors can scan to access the artist’s statement, revealing the inspiration, thinking and creative processes behind the work. It’s an opportunity to engage more deeply with the art and the stories that shape it.
And for those looking to invest in the next generation of South African talent, the artworks are also available for purchase. This presents a wonderful opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to acquire original works by promising artists at the very beginning of their careers.
Can’t make it to Pretoria? Explore the exhibition virtually! The 2026 Sasol New Signatures Virtual Gallery invites audiences from across South Africa and around the world to explore the exhibition in an immersive 3D environment.
Visitors can navigate the virtual gallery at their own pace, zoom in on artworks, discover intricate details and read the accompanying artist statements to gain a deeper understanding of each artist’s vision. It’s an engaging and accessible way to experience the extraordinary creativity and diversity of South Africa’s emerging artistic talent, wherever you are.
And if you missed the excitement of the 2026 awards ceremony, you can relive the moment the winners were announced by watching the ceremony on YouTube, accessible via the Sasol New Signatures website.
With only a few days left to visit the physical exhibition, now is the time to experience the creativity, fresh perspectives and remarkable talent shaping the future of South African art.
Closing date: 8 November 2026
Venue: Pretoria Art Museum, Cnr Francis Baard & Wessels Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria
Social Media: sasolnewsignatures on Facebook and Instagram
Visit www.sasolsignatures.co.za for more info on winners and the 2026 exhibition.
