Kim Sacks Gallery on Jan Smuts Avenue in Johannesburg’s Parkwood has been loved by the city for almost two decades now, as much for its trove of handmade African objects as for the gallery’s iconic, sculptural architecture.

As a ceramicist herself, and long-time ceramics and craft educator, Kim has always referred to the gallery as a ‘vessel’ filled with things she loves, and laughs about the fact that the space, which she designed, was once voted ‘one of the ugliest buildings in Johannesburg’.  ‘When I look back over my shoulder, I’m often amazed that I had the audacity to build that crazy edifice on Jan Smuts Avenue 20 years ago,’ Kim says, ‘because it is kind of outrageous. But I love it, so I don’t know what that says about me?’ she asks, smiling.  

Similarly eccentric and home to each of her prized creations, Kim allows House and Leisure into her creative space; a treasure trove as much as a functional studio.

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