Why Cape Town's the new modern art hub
With a flourishing gallery district and a huge art museum in the offing, Cape Town isn't just Africa's new modern art hub - it's getting global attention
With a flourishing gallery district and a huge art museum in the offing, Cape Town isn't just Africa's new modern art hub - it's getting global attention
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Have a travel question that needs answering? Ask our expert Simon Calder
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