Modern Art For Sale in South Africa

A beautifully designed room can still feel anonymous. Original art changes that, bringing personality, depth and a sense of connection to the spaces in which we live.

StateoftheART presents a curated collection of modern art by contemporary South African artists. From large paintings and graphic works on paper to tactile reliefs and sculpture, each piece has been chosen for its originality, quality and ability to hold its own in a considered interior.

The right artwork does not simply fill an empty wall or match the furniture. It can anchor a living room, introduce colour to a restrained palette or add an unexpected point of interest. Above all, it should speak to you and continue to offer something new over time.

Artists for modern interiors

James de Villiers creates large abstract paintings filled with colour, movement and visual depth.

Tanja Truscott’s expressive oil paintings bring warmth and texture to contemporary spaces.

Karla Nixon constructs intricate abstract compositions from hundreds of hand-torn paper fragments.

Corné Eksteen combines optical effects, portraiture and precise graphic elements in paintings with a confident contemporary edge.

Jo Roets creates understated clay reliefs whose organic forms and subtle shadows work beautifully in calm, textural interiors.

Also consider works by Kate Schärf, Claude Chandler, and Zanoxolo Sylvester Mqeku.

For interior projects, use the Art Specifier to explore available art by size, orientation, medium and price.

Every unique artwork shown as available is exclusive to StateoftheART. Purchase securely online for delivery throughout South Africa or worldwide, or arrange a private viewing of selected works in Stanford.

Explore original modern art with the presence to shape a room - and the individuality to make it yours.