Present Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

Hard Wire Bowls Exhibition

This feature was a true celebration of master craftsmanship, patience, and the brilliant innovation of South African traditional arts.

The exhibition highlighted the incredible talent of our local makers, who use traditional weaving techniques to transform rigid telephone wire into intricate, structural art. Visitors got a firsthand look at the immense skill required to build these pieces, each bowl blending geometric precision with rich, storytelling patterns that bring a unique energy into any space. It was a beautiful showcase of how heritage crafts continue to evolve into stunning, modern design.

Though the physical exhibition has come to a close, the artistry lives on, and you can still bring one of these incredible pieces into your own home by visiting this link Hardwire Coil Weave Bowls & Decor Archives – Woza Moya – South African Craftwork

Ink Drawings By Nhlakanipho Goba

Born and raised in KwaNyuswa, Durban, Nhlakanipho Goba brings his childhood memories and quiet observations of the world to life on the page. The walls are filled with attentive drawings — faces that meet your gaze, animals that feel almost present, and moments gently pulled from memory. Using the humble ballpoint pen, an object most of us associate with school desks and office drawers, Goba transforms an everyday tool into something deeply expressive.

A Language Without Words

The recent exhibition by Marjorie Jones, titled A Language Without Words, was featured at the Woza Moya African Upstairs Gallery throughout October and into mid‑November.

The opening was a warm, community‑filled afternoon that celebrated her rich creative journey and invited visitors to engage deeply with her art and presence. Jones, a Durban‑based artist with a career spanning more than six decades, is known for her layered, tactile paintings that reflect bold transformation and personal expression across mediums like ceramics, sculpture, textiles and wearable art.

 The exhibition honored both her deep artistic legacy and her belief that art should be woven into everyday life.

From Shadows to Spectrum

Art, creativity, and inspiration converges in a celebration of photography and colourful paintings. 

Nqobile’s huge, colourful paintings adorned with beads, are sure to captivate visitors with their boldness and intricate craftsmanship.  The photographic series, which evokes nostalgia with its dark tones and depiction of childhood games familiar to South Africans. Both these works spark conversations and reflections, showcasing the artist’s attention to detail.

Curated by Mnqobi Buthelezi, this exhibition, takes audiences on a journey from dark, black-and-white photographs to bright, contemporary paintings, some beaded and stretched on large canvas. The striking layout of the artworks and props really bring this exhibition to life.

Behind Closed Doors

An exhibition that explores aspects of history in Durban, mental health, gender and sexuality, sparking meaningful conversations and connections. Curated by Nomfundo Khathi, with artists; Sinethemba Ndimande, Masibulele Nako, and Manelisi Nene.