Southern Guild

Founded in 2008 by Trevyn and Julian McGowan, Southern Guild has pioneered the functional art and collectible design category on the African continent. The gallery's rigorous curatorial programme has shaped the world’s perceptions of African design, forging a unique vernacular with strong narrative and substance. More recently, its remit broadened to encompass contemporary fine art, with a focus on emerging perspectives and unconventional techniques by artists from across Africa. Southern Guild works closely with its artists and designers to produce new work characterised by unprecedented modes of making, cross-disciplinary collaborations, contemporary craft, sustainability and social impact.