Founded in 2014, SMITH disregards convention and favours artists producing brave, joyous and timeless work that values and contributes to the discourse of contemporary art in South Africa. SMITH is passionate about creating an environment that deepens the relationship between artists and collectors and works to create unique fine art collections by profiling rare skill from unexpected places.
The gallery is housed in a 230-year-old Heritage site, the only “pakhuis” or warehouse building in the city centre not to have been subdivided. The high-ceilinged gallery covers a floor space of 43m long and 6m wide, with a glass enclosure or courtyard dividing the front and back gallery areas.