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In Riebeek-Kasteel

THE GALLERY

he jury is out on how many artists there are in Riebeek-Kasteel, because the jury is out on what constitutes an artist. Astrid McLeod’s The Gallery, and RK Contemporary, are two permanent galleries that cater for visual artists in the Riebeek Valley and beyond. Once a year in August, a selection of established Valley artists opens up their work spaces as part of Solo Studios: Intimate Art Encounters, an event organised by Astrid’s brother Klaus Piprek (pictured). Klaus’ bigger vision of

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