Smudge Contemporary Art Gallery

About this gallery

If contemporary art is your language, Smudge is your gallery in Clarens. Founded and curated by Elsje Grobbelaar, Smudge Contemporary Art Gallery opened as the first — and still the only — dedicated contemporary art space in the village, filling a vital gap in Clarens' otherwise predominantly traditional art scene. Elsje makes no apologies for her curatorial vision: conventional and conservative are not words you'll find associated with Smudge. The gallery champions artists with talent, energy and ideas — up-and-coming voices, emerging practitioners and established names who are pushing boundaries in their work. The result is an ever-shifting, always stimulating collection that rewards repeat visits. Located at 279 Main Street, Smudge sits comfortably alongside the other galleries and boutiques that make Clarens such a rewarding destination for art lovers. Whether you are a committed collector of contemporary South African art or simply someone who enjoys being surprised and provoked, Smudge Contemporary Art Gallery is essential viewing.