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Grady 26 August 2025

International solo and group art exhibitions by South African Contemporary Artist Grady Tomlinson Zeeman

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Awards

Grady 26 August 2025

International art awards received by South African Contemporary Artist Grady Tomlinson Zeeman

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Articles in Books and Magazines

Grady 15 February 2025

Articles in books and magazines featuring the work, inspiration and life of contemporary artist Grady…

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Online Articles

Grady 15 June 2024

Online articles featuring the work, inspiration and life of South African contemporary artist Grady Tomlinson…

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Livestream Interviews

Grady 19 January 2024

Livestream Interview by Viviana Puello of ArtTour International with South African Artist Grady Tomlinson Zeeman

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Book Covers

Grady 1 September 2014

The Books “Frustrati” and “the Power of Childhood” featuring the artwork of Grady Tomlinson Zeeman…

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🇿🇦 Visual Artist creating bold, thought provoking, emotive paintings on human behaviour.
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Last night, @avagallery.za board members — @elsk

Last night, @avagallery.za board members — @elskehenderson_art, @michael.gran88, @leighleyde, @kathy.robins, @jay_goschen, @yazeedkamaldien and I attended the end-of-year function to thank our Circle members, donors, and supporters. We’re deeply grateful for your continued support, and for the incredible work that @olgaspeakes and @rubyjanewilson do to keep everything running with such heart and dedication. #capetownartgallery #capetownart #southafricanart

Explore the intricate dance between truth and unce

Explore the intricate dance between truth and uncertainty with my painting “Scrolling through Truth”

Through layers of texture and depth, I depict the complex task of navigating social media’s flood of information, questioning what is genuine amidst the sea of narratives and rumours. The painting captures the mental strain of sifting through curated realities in the digital age.

🎨 Original Painting Available/ Worldwide shipping 🎨

✨ Feel free to message me for details

#contemporarysouthafricanart #socialmediatruth #capetownart

Saving for Later We capture everything, yet exper

Saving for Later

We capture everything, yet experience so little.
This original painting delves into the modern paradox of documentation — how our obsession with saving the moment often costs us the moment itself. The phone becomes both witness and wall, offering to preserve a memory that slips away the instant we try to record it.

A reminder to be in it, not just capture it.

🎨Original Painting | Available now

#southafricanart #contemporaryart
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Loving every aspect of my life, so grateful for ev

Loving every aspect of my life, so grateful for every experience and so proud of the woman I have become #southafricanwomen #southafricanartist #capetownartist

I’m truly honoured to be featured in Cape Town p

I’m truly honoured to be featured in Cape Town photographer Monica Dart’s “20 Women, 20 Stories: The Portrait Experience,” celebrating 20 remarkable women in business.
Thank you @monicadartphotography for such an empowering experience, and @donnahaymakeup for bringing out my inner beauty.
#southafricanwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusinessrock

Attended the stunning opening of AVA exhibitions @

Attended the stunning opening of AVA exhibitions @avagallery.za last night- “Try a Little Tenderness”, a joint exhibition by Hannah Macfarlane @hannahmacfarlane.studio and Amber Alcock @amberskyealcock

“As Natural As Daylight: Plants, Memory & The Edge of Belonging” a Group Show curated by Yusuf Essop yusufessop and Jade Nair @jadenair.curate

Participating artists include: Alka Dass @alka_the_artist, Cheriese Dilrajh @cheriese_, Hemali Khoosal @hemalikhoosal, Layla Kassan @layla.kassan, Shamil Balram @shamil.balram, Talia Ramkilawan @taliaramkilawan, Tyra Naidoo @tyranaidoo, and Zenaéca Singh @zenaeca

“Who is King? And What Do I Know? “A solo exhibition by Gill Allderman @gill.allderman # artscenecapetown #contemporaryart #southafricanart

After an extraordinary deep dive into the world of

After an extraordinary deep dive into the world of luxury, I achieved a certificate from LVMH today. I loved every second of the course, expanding my appreciation for excellence and exquisite craftsmanship. #luxury #luxurylifestyle #understandingluxury #luxurybrand #branding #certifications #expandinghorizons #learningisfun #❤️learning #bestme #lovemylife

Art screen TV -MAG Montreaux Art Gallery exhibitio

Art screen TV -MAG Montreaux Art Gallery exhibition 12 - 16 November 2025. #artexhibitions #contemparyart #contemporarypainting #contemporaryartexhibition #artswitzerland #southafricanwomen #southafricanartist #southafricanart #capetownartist #artforyourhome #artforall #artforthesoul

Lest we forget #remeberanceday #rememberancesunday

Lest we forget #remeberanceday #rememberancesunday #poppyday #poppyday🌺 #wewillrememberthem #wewillrememberthem🌺 #rememberthefallen #missyoudad

Title: Behind the Filter Size: 60 x 60 cm Medium:

Title: Behind the Filter
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Description: This painting captures a moment of quiet vulnerability as the child absorbs images of seemingly flawless influencers and social media personalities. I aim to expose the cruel irony of a generation raised on manufactured perfection, highlighting how children struggle with inadequacy while comparing themselves to images that have been surgically altered, filtered, and carefully staged - a truth hidden from their innocent understanding.
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Title: Hidden Currents Size: 60 x 60 cm Medium: Oi

Title: Hidden Currents
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Description: This painting serves as the stark reminder of how young minds navigate complex digital ecosystems without understanding the calculated nature of what appears before them, while the adults responsible for their protection remain largely blind to these hidden currents of manipulation
#vaaworkingartist #southafricanartist #southafricanart
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Art Screen TV exhibition at Florence Biennale #flo

Art Screen TV exhibition at Florence Biennale #florenceitaly #florencebiennale2025 #florencebiennale #foreverflorence #loveflorence❤️ #firenzecityitaly #artexhibitions #artbiennale #southafricanartist #southafricanwine

Title: Digital Dreaming Size: 60 x 60 cm Medium: O

Title: Digital Dreaming
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Description: In this painting I explore the tension between childhood’s natural inclination toward imaginative play and the magnetic pull of the passive consumption of digital entertainment. The painting serves as a gentle but powerful commentary on how technology increasingly shapes the landscape of modern childhood.
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#disconnection #childrenshouldbechildren #childrenshouldreadmore

AVA gallery exhibition opening on Thursday 2 Octob

AVA gallery exhibition opening on Thursday 2 October - stunning work by @suzanneleightonart @davinadebeer @svea.josephy @tshepo_phokojoe The exhibition will be on view till 13 November 2025. #avagallery #capetownart #capetownartgallery #capetownartscene #firstthursdays #firstthursdays_za #artexhibitions #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #contemporarysouthafricanart #southafricanartist #southafricanartscene

Title: Scars Unseen Size: 60 x 60 cm Medium: Oil o

Title: Scars Unseen
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Description: This painting captures the deep wounds caused by the weight of other’s words, each harsh judgement carving deeper lines of doubt. It explores how we often have to search for the truth of who we are, no longer certain where cruelty ends and reality begins. The textured surface bears witness to how opinions can become scars, transforming the way we see ourselves from within.
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#disconnection #criticize #criticism #scarsunseen

“Curator’s pick” and “Directory Artist”

“Curator’s pick” and “Directory Artist” in Women United Art Magazine issue XI #artmagazines #curatorselection #curatorspick #artarticles #artpublication #womensupportingwomen #women_united_art_magazine #southafricanwomen #southafricanartist #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #artrecognition #artcurators #artcollections

Women United Art Movement “Stronger Together”

Women United Art Movement “Stronger Together” exhibition 27 Aug - 27 Sep #femaleartists #womensupportingwomen #womeninarts #strongertogether❤️ #womenunited_art_movement #southafricanartist #southafricanwomen #southafricanart #capetownartist #artforthesoul #artexhibitions #artgalleries #artorganization

Attended a spectacular exhibition opening by ABSA $Attended a spectacular exhibition opening by ABSA l’Atelier Ambassador 2021, Adelheid Frackiewicz @adelheidfrackiewicz at @avagallery.za this evening presented by @absa.southafrica . The exhibition titled “Drawing the Line” is deeply emotional and worth a visit #capetownart #capetownartgallery #capetownartscene #firstthursdayartwalk #artexhibitions #southsfricanartist #southafricanart #movingart #contemporaryart$

Title: Scrolling through Truth Size: 60 x 60 cm Me

Title: Scrolling through Truth
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Description: This painting captures the modern predicament of navigating social media’s endless stream of information, while grappling with uncertainty about what is authentic. The texture of the painting symbolises both the physical act of scrolling and the mental process of sifting through competing narratives, rumours, and curated realities that characterise our relationship with truth in the digital era.
#vaaworkingartist #southafricanartist #southafricanart
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#artforthehome
#artforthesoul
#communication
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#humanemotions
#disconnection #lostandconfused #whattobelieve #socialmediatruth #whocanitrust

So enjoyed Swan Lake with my sister this afternoon

So enjoyed Swan Lake with my sister this afternoon - well done @capetowncityballet and @joburgballet 🤩🤩🤩#ballet #capetown #capetownliving #capetownballet #cticc #loveballet #swanlake #swanlakeballet

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