Summary: The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, will host the opening of Zarah Cassim’s In Residence exhibition on 3 September 2026 from 5:30pm to 8pm. Presented in collaboration with Art School Africa, the exhibition brings Cassim’s paintings and photography into the hotel, exploring perception, spatial illusion and the creative filter through which she views the world.
The President Hotel is set to become an art destination this evening as it celebrates the opening of Zarah Cassim’s In Residence exhibition.
Presented in collaboration with Art School Africa, the exhibition places Cassim’s work within the hotel, creating an opportunity for guests to experience contemporary art in a distinctive hospitality setting.
The opening takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, from 5:30pm to 8pm at The President Hotel in Bantry Bay.
- Zarah Cassim’s work is concerned with notions of perception, using painting and photography to influence the viewer’s encounter with spatial illusion. Her practice also reflects the creative filter through which she views the world, giving In Residence a focus on how images, spaces and perception can shape an experience.
The exhibition is presented by The President Hotel in collaboration with Art School Africa. The opening provides a chance to encounter Cassim’s work on the walls of the hotel while taking in the setting of one of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard landmarks.
⇒ 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Quick details
- Event: In Residence: Zarah Cassim opening
- Date: 3 September 2026
- Time: 5:30pm to 8pm
- Venue: The President Hotel
- Address: 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
- Presented by: The President Hotel in collaboration with Art School Africa
- Artist: Zarah Cassim
- Mediums: Painting and photography
FAQs
When is the In Residence exhibition opening?
The opening takes place on 3 September 2026 from 5:30pm to 8pm.
Where is the exhibition taking place?
It is taking place at The President Hotel, 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town.
Who is presenting the exhibition?
The exhibition is presented by The President Hotel in collaboration with Art School Africa.
What mediums does Zarah Cassim use?
Her work uses painting and photography.
