The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa Edited by Clifford Collard

The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa is one of the most comprehensive modern reference works dedicated to contemporary South African art and the artists shaping the country’s vibrant creative landscape. This beautifully produced hardcover volume presents a visual journey into the thoughts, inspirations, techniques, and artistic philosophies of 308 South African artists, making it an indispensable resource for collectors, gallery owners, investors, researchers, decorators, and art enthusiasts.

Compiled and coordinated by Bronwyn Collard and published by the South African Institute of Artists & Designers, this extensively illustrated guide offers valuable insight into the lives and works of established and emerging artists from across South Africa. Readers gain access not only to examples of artistic achievement but also to personal reflections from the artists themselves, creating a unique connection between creator and audience.

The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa serves as both an attractive coffee-table volume and a practical collector’s reference, helping readers discover artists, understand artistic influences, and navigate the diverse world of South African fine art. Whether your interest lies in landscape painting, portraiture, abstract art, sculpture, mixed media, or investment-grade artworks, this volume provides an informative overview of the country’s artistic talent.

Richly illustrated and professionally designed, The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa remains an important snapshot of the South African art scene in the early twenty-first century and a valuable addition to any art library, gallery reference collection, or collector’s bookshelf.

Condition – Near Fine

2014 hardcover in a Near Fine dust jacket showing only minor edge wear. Internally clean and well preserved with no notable defects.