Exhibitions, Fairs & Projects

We are committed to amplifying the voices of Pan-African artists through a curated platform of Exhibitions and International Art Fairs.

See our roster of upcoming events below. Please be in touch should you like to attend or would like more information.

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Exhibitions and Fairs

San Francisco Art Fair

April 2026

Details to follow.

Image courtesy AMP

Inaugural Opening of AOCA

12 Feb - 29 March 2026, Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco

The much anticipated official opening of our gallery in San Francisco; featuring Samuel Allerton, Esther Mahlangu, Ayanda Mabulu, Clint Strydom, Aza Mansongi, Carol Cauldwell, Papytsho Mafolo, Mederic Turay and many more

VIEW SHOW ONLINE HERE

Summer edit

Until 29 March 2026, The Melrose Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Art Palm beach contemporary art fair

Art Palm Beach

22 - 26 January 2026, Palm Beach County Convention Centre

AOCA debuts at Art Palm Beach with a powerful selection of works by our stable of Pan African Contemporary artists including Gavin Rain, Clint Strydom, Esther Mahlangu, Carol Cauldwell and Samuel Allerton

Interior of a modern art gallery with various artworks displayed on white walls, and a sign on the floor reads "LA ART SHOW."

LA Art Show

7-11 January 2026, LA Convention Centre

AOCA debuts at The LA Art show with a powerful selection of works by our stable of Pan African Contemporary artists

Photos of the SCOPE International Contemporary Art Show venue on a sunny day, with visitors entering and palm trees in the background.

SCOPE, Miami

2-7 December 2025, South Beach, Miami

AOCA | The Melrose Gallery presents Resonant Realities a group show featuring Dr. Esther Mahlangu, Ayanda Mabulu, Paul Blomkamp, with bronzes by Samuel Allerton and Carol Cauldwell. Clint Strydom debuts his Miami collection from Ain’t that America, a profound photographic series

VIEW CATALOGUE HERE

Past Exhibitions, Fairs and Projects

  • People at an art gallery viewing paintings and sculptures, some with glasses of wine.

    Cape Town International Art Fair

    February 2025

    Play as Praxis, curated by Mpumi Mayisa.

    Featuring Aza Mansongi, Esther Mahlangu, Pascal Konan, Papythsha Mafolo, Willie Bester and Clint Strydom

    View here
  • Poster for Atlanta Art Fair at The Melrose Gallery, September 25-28, 2025, featuring contemporary art including paintings, sculptures, and cultural artifacts by various artists.

    Atlanta Art Fair

    September 2025

    Featuring Ayanda Mabulu, Dr. Esther Mahlangu, Clint Strydom photography and bronzes by Samuel Allerton and Carol Cauldwell

    View here
  • A framed photo of a European street scene with a bicycle, windows, and doorways, reflected on a black glass surface, displayed in an art gallery with people viewing other artworks.

    Expo Chicago

    May 2025

    Featuring Ayanda Mabula, Mederic Turay, Pascal Konan, Samuel Allerton, Carol Cauldwell, Esther Mahlangu, Noria Mabasa, Clint Strydom

    View here
  • Clint Strydom photography ehibited at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, New York

    1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York

    May 2025,

    featuring a strong photographic selection by Clint Strydom and Mohau Modikaseng along with vessels by Dr. Esther Mahlangu, and paintings by Pascal Konan

    View here
  • People standing outside a museum or building with large arched windows and ornate stone decorations, including a lion sculpture. There are information signs and a ticket or entrance counter.

    1-54 London Art Fair

    October 2024

    Proudly presenting a solo show by DR. Esther Mahlangu

    View here
  • People entering the Scope International Contemporary Art Show in a large white tent on a beach with bright blue sky, featuring terrazzo flooring, green shrubbery in foreground, and colorful hanging decorations inside the tent.

    Scope International Art Fair, Miami

    December 2024

    The Melrose Gallery proudly presenting Dr. Esther Mahlangu

    View here