In 2024, Cheetah Plains and Goodman Gallery launched a pioneering art experience, the first of its kind in the South African bush. This partnership introduces a curated art space and a bespoke hang of contemporary artworks integrated across three architecturally striking villas within the reserve.
The evolving exhibition programme highlights artists whose work explores environmental themes, offering guests an immersive cultural experience in the heart of the bush. All works are available for acquisition and white-glove global delivery, making it possible to take a piece of the experience home.
Explore the group exhibition currently on view this winter:
Because the sunset exists only on the verge of its own disappearing
Cheetah Plains has redefined the concept of the eco-safari through its carbon-negative model, and now furthers its vision by incorporating exceptional contemporary art into its guest experience. Works by both established and emerging artists from across the continent are thoughtfully placed throughout the villas, creating a seamless and contemplative journey through Africa’s rich cultural landscape.
Each of the four exclusive-use villas at Cheetah Plains have been thoughtfully transformed into a living gallery space, seamlessly blending world-class design with curated contemporary art. This exciting collaboration with Goodman Gallery adds a visually rich cultural layer to the guest experience, where every room becomes a conversation between art, architecture and the surrounding wilderness.
Guests are invited to enjoy a private art tour of the curated works within their own villa, followed by a guided walking tour of the bespoke Cheetah Plains Art Collection displayed across the property. The rotating programme includes paintings, photography, mixed media, sculpture and freestanding works, with a focus on significant African artists working from the 1970s to the present day.
From intimate bedrooms to open-plan living spaces, each villa showcases a unique selection of works that reflect the diversity, depth and innovation of the continent’s artistic voices.
Access to the gallery is reserved exclusively for guests staying at Cheetah Plains, allowing for an intimate and uninterrupted connection with the art, the land and the stories they hold.
Whether you're an art collector, nature lover or cultural explorer, Goodman Gallery's partnership with Cheetah Plains offers a rare opportunity to experience the intersection of creativity, sustainability and luxury in one of the world’s most remarkable settings.
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