Truly beautiful. And remarkably useful then and now. (...) "The Old Port Captain's Building was built in 1904 on what is now the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The building is a fine example of Arts and Crafts architecture. It currently operates as the African Trade Centre, housing a variety of handicrafts. To properly display its wide range of authentic artworks, the African Trade Port (ATP) employs 500 art scouts who visit specific regions of the continent. These scouts are not only sent to capital cities but also explore remote rural areas, where they collaborate with local communities to collect original pieces. The gallery is located in the Old Port Captain's Building, built in 1904. As one might expect, the building is an example of Arts and Crafts architecture, a style that emerged in England in the mid-19th century. It was part of a broader movement that arose in response to the Industrial Revolution, which introduced mass production and reliance on machinery. The Old Port Captain's Building is located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the oldest working port in the Western Hemisphere." South, where historic buildings merge with vibrant new attractions. Before arriving in Cape Town, the ATP began as an art workshop 1,500 miles northeast in Zimbabwe. After 23 years, with a rapidly growing collection, it moved to its current location. Since then, it has invited art connoisseurs and curious travelers alike to revel in its vast collection of sculptures, ceramics, bronzes, wire, and glassware from the farthest reaches of Africa. While the ATP strives to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the treasures its explorers have collected over decades, it is also dedicated to showcasing young and emerging artists. It never shies away from bold new exhibitions, befitting its location: Cape Town’s oldest and most vibrant harbor. (⛲: AWA Community Collaboration. Submitted by: Celeste Jacobs Written by: Kelly Murray)
