Our Better Nature focuses on ocean and nature-inspired experiences and entertainment across the V&A Waterfront running through until end September 2024.
“Join us through to September for Our Better Nature, a dynamic sustainability campaign designed to immerse visitors in ocean and nature-inspired experiences. Engage with our interactive activities and join us on our journey towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Let’s act from our better nature to create a better world for ourselves and future generations” reads the invitation.
Below is a line-up of events and new art installations to keep an eye out for, leading with the current SUPERFILE ART TECH FESTIVAL, that was opened on Tuesday 13th by astronaut, poet and artist Dr Sian Proctor. For more info see SuperFile Art Tech Festival on the Arts Round Up. This ends on 17 August. Our Better Nature Art Exhibition opens Thursday 15 August at 6pm. A meaningful art exhibition in collaboration with the V&A Waterfront around the theme Sustaining Our Seas and Skies.
WHERE: Art@Africa Gallery, 1st floor, Clocktower Centre | 15 – 30th August | Free entry
SLOW FASHION FESTIVAL
The first Watershed Slow Fashion Festival is dedicated to showcasing sustainable and ethical fashion practices. The festival will feature the TWYG swap and mend pop, where participants can exchange and repair clothing items, enjoy panel discussions, take part in the MADE Creative workshops where participants can learn to create items with the guidance of Watershed creators, and much more.
WHEN: 17 August 2024 | WHERE: Watershed, Workshop 17 | Free entry
V&A MAKERS LANDING SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
The V&A Makers Landing Seafood Festival is not just an opportunity to celebrate seafood. Along with a fresh fish market, demo classes, various food vendors, and live music throughout the day, it aims to keep the conversation going about sustainable fishing and our consumption habits’ impact on the ocean.
WHEN: August 23 – August 25 Time: 10h00 – 18h00 | WHERE: Makers Landing | Free entry
ART INSTALLATIONS:
Immerse yourself in inspiring art that explores litter and waste. There’s an interactive map where you can learn more about each art installation, click here to view it.
IMMERSIVE, OCEAN-INSPIRED ART
In collaboration with the Two Oceans Aquarium, Dylan Mcarry, and the Woodstock Art Reef Project (WARP), this ocean-themed immersive display brings together sculpture, printed art, a magnificent crocheted coral reef, and talks by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.
WHEN: until 25 September 2024 | WHERE: Throughout the neighbourhood | Cost: Free entry
FISH IN FLIGHT
Look up and marvel at an installation of fish crafted from post-industrial acrylic waste at Alfred Plaza. These handcrafted creatures create an animation that showcases the wonder of the ocean day and night.
WHEN: until 30 September | WHERE: UCB Plaza, Alfred Plaza and Golden Mile | Free entry
BRING ART TO LIFE!
These static 2D-printed artworks are activated using the Artivive app, which brings them to life in 3D animation and audio on your mobile device. Think nature-themed art, dipping into dystopian and wonder-filled worlds to remind us that there is only one world for us all.
WHEN : until 30 September | WHERE: Wall adjacent to Mozambik and steps at Vic Wharf Entrance 5 | Free entry
THE TRAVELING HERMIT
This thought-provoking sculpture of a hermit crab bearing the world on its shoulders symbolises the response to environmental pressures. This permanent exhibit challenges viewers to reflect on their own reactions to environmental change.
WHERE: Clock Tower Centre and Nedbank
WATER WARS
Artist William Sweetlove’s sculpture is set on a bed of plastic bags, highlighting the growing awareness and action against plastic pollution in our oceans. The permanent exhibit ultimately inspires viewers to embrace positive change and contribute to preserving marine life.
WHERE: Swing Bridge and African Trading Port side
Put on your walking shoes and ENJOY!
WHAT: Our Better Nature
WHERE: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: August – September 2024
INFO: See also Cape Town Green Map
