email: info@kingsbridgeart.co.za | mobile: +27 82 812 8545
email: info@kingsbridgeart.co.za | mobile: +27 82 812 8545
Established in 1993 in London, U.K., Kingsbridge Art has evolved into a dynamic firm providing unique solutions in photography and art. Current owner Tiaan van Deventer joined Marc Aldous and Georgina McGrath and their team in 2002. Since then,we have built a leading creative team, serving the greater Cape Town area and beyond. Our bespoke fine art solutions cater to individuals,artists, galleries, interior designers, art consultants and businesses of all sizes.
We are based in a trendy tailor made studio/gallery space in Cape Town’s Northern suburbs. With a 30 m² drive in cyclorama we are able to service a wide range of clientele ranging from automotive to corporate clients for photographic and videographic services.
Tiaan van Deventer stands as a remarkable figure in the realm of visual arts and photography, with a distinguished career rooted in technical mastery and creative innovation. Based in Bellville, Cape Town, his artistic journey began in the analogue era, earning a National Diploma in Photography from Peninsula Technikon in 1999. Early in his career, Tiaan honed his expertise within the photographic industry and later broadened his perspective while working at Kingsbridge Art specialist framers in London. Upon returning to South Africa, he established this same premier framing business in Cape Town, seamlessly bridging global craftsmanship with local artistry.
Holding a B-Tech degree in Photography from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Tiaan has shared his profound knowledge as a lecturer at several esteemed tertiary institutions. His dedication extends beyond personal practice, serving as treasurer of the Arts Association of Bellville, as well as a curator and art consultant for both institutions and private collectors.
Among his notable achievements is his compelling project, Die Uitgewerptes, a deeply humanistic photographic series documenting the lives of homeless Afrikaner men battling drug addiction. This poignant work garnered him the esteemed Conrad Theys 1st Prize at the Vuleka competition, reflecting his ability to meld social commentary with artistic expression.
In his most recent artistic endeavor: OBSCURA, Tiaan delves into the captivating world of large-scale installations, constructing and operating monumental camera obscuras. These installations have captivated audiences at events like AfrikaBurn in the Tankwa Karoo and other prominent venues, showcasing his technical brilliance and innovative spirit.
Tiaan’s artistry transcends borders, with works residing in private and public collections across South Africa, the UK, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. His unique ability to blend conceptual depth with technical precision affirms his place as a visionary in the global art and photography landscape.
1999 Curator group exhibition ‘Fotografik 99’ – Bellville
2001 Group exhibition ‘Western Cape Artists’ Pretoria Arts Society – Pretoria
2002 Curator Peninsula Photography group exhibition, Hugo Lambrechts Centre – Bellville
2006 Group exhibition ‘Portraits’ Association for Visual Arts – Cape Town
2007 Exhibition ‘The Harley Davidson Culture’ at Rust & Vrede Gallery – Durbanville
2008 Exhibition ‘The Harley Davidson Culture’ at Avalon Springs – Montague
2008 Exhibition ‘The Harley Davidson Culture’ at Goodwood Musuem – Goodwood
2009 Exhibition ‘The Harley Davidson Culture’ at Viper Lounge – Cape Town
2010 Curate ‘Vukuzenzile Exhibition’ at Art.b gallery – Bellville
2010 Cellar Gallery Prize for Best image in other media: Vuleka competition – Bellville
2011 Group exhibition ‘My South African Landscape’ at Art.b gallery
2011 Solo exhibition – ‘Bikes & Boobs’ at Art.b gallery
2012 Group exhibition – ‘Bellville Collective’ at Art.b gallery
2013 Group exhibition – ‘New Beginnings’ at Art.b gallery
2014 Group exhibition – ‘Monochrome’ at Art.b gallery
2018 Group exhibition – ‘unbearable lightness’ at Art.b gallery
2018 Winner Conrad Theys 1st prize at Vuleka Art competition
2019 Solo Exhibition “Die Uitgewerptes” US woordfees – Stellenbosch
2019 Group exhibition – ‘Self’ at Glen Carlou gallery – Paarl
2020 Curate Group exhibition – ‘Double Vision 2020’ at Art.b gallery – Bellville
2020 Group exhibition – ‘On the Up’ at Imibala gallery – Somerset West
2020 – 2023 Curator Rayvolt – Stellenbosch
2021 Group exhibition – ‘Home is where the Art is” Zeitz MOCAA – Cape Town
2022 Solo exhibition – Camera Obscura – Rayvolt Stellenbosch
2022 Group exhibition – Camera Obscura – Barrydale Analog Photography Festival
2023 Curate Group exhibition – ‘OBSCURA and other apparitions’ at Art.b gallery – Bellville
2023 Group exhibition – ‘Streetopia’ – Observatory
2023 Group exhibition and nominee for BBA Photography prize 2023 – Berlin
2024 Group exhibition ‘Summer Salon’ Nel gallery – Cape Town
2024 Group exhibition – Camera Obscura – Barrydale Analog Photography Festival
2024 Camera Obscura Solo Studios – Riebeeck Kasteel
2025 Group exhibition ‘Summer Salon’ Nel gallery – Cape Town
2025 Open Studios – Prince Albert
2025 Curate Resisting the Pixel: Narratives in Analogue for Cape Town Photography Festival
