GALLERY AFRIQUE · ABOUT
GALLERY AFRIQUE · ABOUT
Gallery Afrique is a Johannesburg-based fine art photography gallery representing Southern African artists whose work is printed to museum archival standards and placed in private collections, contemporary interiors, and commercial spaces worldwide. Every work we represent is guaranteed authentic, captured, not generated.
WHO WE ARE
OUR PURPOSE
We are fascinated by the progression of African artistic expression, in particular, the continuity between ancient African rock art and contemporary photography as mediums for conveying the African story across generations.
Our goal is straightforward: to reconnect people with unspoiled African nature through images of museum archival quality. We bring serene, powerful, and philosophically grounded work to residential spaces, corporate environments, hospitality interiors, and institutional collections — wherever the presence of Africa's ancient landscapes can do what they have always done: quiet the mind and anchor the spirit.
We are an eco-conscious gallery. Our procurement policy prioritises sustainably sourced materials wherever available. Our Business Manager, David Dooley, is a registered Conservation League Donor for BirdLife South Africa. View our Sustainability Policy →
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MUSEUM ARCHIVAL QUALITY
Every print is produced in-house using German fine art paper, Epson canvas, and archival pigment inks, guaranteed to last a lifetime. Each work is checked by the artist and our gallery director before it leaves our facility.
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LIMITED & OPEN EDITIONS
Limited edition works carry numbered certificates of authenticity and lasting investment value. Open edition works bring the beauty of Africa's landscapes into everyday spaces at every scale.
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CONSERVATION FRAMING
Our in-house framing service uses conservation-grade materials that protect without causing damage, with artwork remaining safely removable at any time. Framing is available on request for all works.
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WORLDWIDE FULFILMENT
Prints are custom-sized to meet your space requirements and shipped internationally in sturdy carton tubes. Framed works are quoted individually based on destination.
OUR AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE
Captured, not generated.
Every work in our collection is the original, unmanipulated capture of the artist who made it.
We represent only photographers with a proven
and verifiable track record of photographic
authenticity.
In an era when AI-generated imagery is becoming indistinguishable from photography, we consider this guarantee one of the most important things we offer. We do not represent artists who have used third-party AI generation in any work, at any time. Where required, we reserve the right to request original unedited RAW files to verify a work's origin.
A Certificate of Authenticity is issued by Gallery Afrique with every work sold, confirming it as an original work by the named artist.
"Reconnecting people with unspoiled African nature — one image, one wall, one lifetime at a time."
We welcome collectors, interior designers, architects, and hospitality and corporate procurement teams. For trade enquiries, dedicated pricing, or large-scale placement discussions, please contact us directly at info@galleryafrique.com or call +27 82 495 4031.
OUR ARTISTS
A curated roster.
A shared conviction.
Gallery Afrique represents a carefully selected group of photographers connected to Africa by experience, heritage, and creative commitment. We define "African Photography Artist" broadly — as any person with a deep love and understanding of Africa's landscapes, fauna, flora, and complex cultural heritage, irrespective of race or background.
Our roster spans classical black and white landscape photography, minimalist nature studies, African wildlife and colour work, and grid-format compositions — united not by style, but by the standard of authenticity and archival quality we require of every work we place.
A NOTE ON ARTIST STUDIO SITES
Several of our listed artists maintain personal studio websites alongside their Gallery Afrique presence. peterdooleyphotography.com, for example, is the dedicated studio site of our gallery director and represented artist, Peter Dooley.
We actively encourage this. Personal studio sites allow artists to share their philosophy, process, and creative journey in depth — building the kind of direct relationships with collectors and followers that a multi-artist gallery cannot replicate. These sites extend the reach and visibility of each artist's work and are fully complementary to their Gallery Afrique listing.
Gallery Afrique does not restrict its artists to exclusive representation. Artists may be co-listed with other galleries, platforms, or their own channels. Our goal is maximum exposure for the work — not gatekeeping it.
EXHIBITION PROGRAMME
Where the work
is seen.
Gallery Afrique holds exhibitions both in our gallery space and online.
Physical exhibitions typically run as pop-up events of two to seven days, creating focused, high-engagement encounters with the work. Online exhibitions extend these programmes to collectors and audiences worldwide.
Our gallery was selected by Renee Phillips, Director and Curator of Manhattan Arts International, New York, for the invitational exhibition The Healing Power of Color (April–May 2025) — a juried online exhibition featuring select artists from around the world.
Our inaugural physical exhibition, Think Outside (February 2025), explored how fine art depictions of pristine nature in living spaces affect mental wellbeing — an exhibition premise that sits at the core of what Gallery Afrique curates and why.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
COMING SOON
Beyond the Clutter
A juried exhibition of art that embraces a simple and serene existence, transcending chaos, free from distraction.
COMING SOON
Footprints on the Landscape
Experience Africa's unspoiled wilderness and the diverse animal inhabitants of its ecosystems.
COMING SOON
Shades of Black
Why black and white photography art remains a defining form in contemporary collecting.
Dates to be confirmed. Contact us to register interest or discuss preview access.
FOR ARTISTS
Seeking representation?
Gallery Afrique is currently accepting applications from photographers whose work is rooted in the African landscape, wildlife, or cultural heritage. We represent emerging, established, and historically underrepresented voices — what matters is the quality of the work and its authenticity of capture.
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INITIAL SUBMISSION
Send 5–20 of your best works as digital thumbnails (2048px wide) via WeTransfer to info@galleryafrique.com. Include a brief cover letter describing your work and what draws you to Gallery Afrique.
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PRINT EVALUATION
If we respond positively to the digital submission, we will ask you to send physical prints for evaluation. We sell prints — so print quality is a critical and non-negotiable factor in our assessment.
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AUTHENTICITY VERIFICATION
We may request original unedited RAW files for any works under consideration. All works must be your own original captures. We do not represent AI-generated or composite imagery.
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LISTING & EXPOSURE
We do not offer exclusive representation. You may be listed with us alongside any other gallery, platform, or your own studio site. Our goal is maximum exposure for your work,not restriction of it.
Shipping, insurance, and return shipping costs related to print submissions are the responsibility of the applicant. All submissions are evaluated carefully; if we are unable to proceed we will let you know, though we do not enter into discussion on the specific reasons for that decision.
We Do Not Just Show Art. We Make the Case for It
The gallery's role has fundamentally changed. We changed with it.
The traditional gallery hung work, opened the doors, and hoped for the best. We do things differently. Every decision, from how your work is contextualised to how it is placed in front of collectors, is intentional.
Artist as Partner
We work with you, not around you. Your vision shapes how your work is presented, written about, and placed. You are a collaborator, not a supplier.
Exhibition as Argument
We do not design displays. We design contexts that compel. Every hanging decision, every text, every pairing has a reason behind it. A well-constructed exhibition does not just show work. It makes a case for it.
We Handle the Rest
Printing where relevant, framing, shipping, installation, and documentation. You make the work. We take care of everything else.
Narrative Development
We work with you to articulate what your practice is actually about. Exhibition texts, online presence, and collector conversations, written with clarity and purpose.
Storytelling First
Collectors do not just buy work. They buy into a story. Every exhibition, every private placement, every online showing has a narrative. We build that narrative with you.
Curatorial Depth
We develop a point of view around each body of work. Why this work, why now, and why it matters to the people who need to encounter it.
For Emerging Artists and Artists Selling Privately
Direct-to-collector sales have doubled in the past year. Artists are building audiences on social media, selling through their own platforms, and welcoming collectors into their studios. These are not marginal activities. For many artists, they are the main event.
Making the work is one skill. Presenting it, writing about it, and positioning it in front of the right people is another. That is where we come in.
We offer our curatorial and writing expertise to artists at every stage, not only those we formally represent. Artist statements, exhibition narratives, biography texts, website copy, and collector communications. Documents that can quietly make or break how your work is received.
We believe in engaging with emerging artists early. Not to chase commission, but to offer support, expertise, and space to grow. When the market catches up with the work, that relationship becomes the foundation for something lasting.
Commision
Simple and clear: we charge only for the services listed above. Any sale you generate through your own website or marketing is yours entirely. No commission. No exceptions.
If you are an emerging artist, selling privately, or simply want your work presented with more intention, we would like to hear from you.
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Reach out to start the conversation.
PHONE
+27 82 495 4031
peter@galleryafrique.com
info@galleryafrique.com
Physical Space
Gallery Afrique now occupies a private gallery space in Johannesburg East, sharing grounds with Peter Dooley's artist, print, and framing studios.
The setting, a generous, well-kept garden surrounding a working creative environmen tthat gives visitors the space and time to connect with both the work and the artist in surroundings that feel entirely in keeping with what hangs on the walls.
Private viewings welcomed. Call or email to arrange.
Gallery Afrique gratefully acknowledges Shaun Stubley for his contribution to the design of our logo, website, and marketing material. Shaun is a highly respected fine art photographer based in the United Kingdom who studied at Loughborough College of Art and Design, where he received a diploma in graphic design.