ART SUMMER
CROSS RIVER COFFEE X THABISO
‚In my native language‘
Since the launch of Cross River Coffee Altstadt, our cafe breathes amazing paintings from an African artist. This stands with our goal to bring Africa not just through the mouth to our hearts – but also the soul.
This summer, our café will become a canvas for new conversations and creativity. Together with Thabiso Dakamela we are bringing the experience of wonderful art creation to our shop. Expect more than just paintings — a chance to connect, explore, create and enjoy something new together.
Find some more information on Art Summer with Thabiso >>here<<.
EXHIBITION
‚GLIMPSES OF US‘ by THABISO DAKAMELA‘
We invite you to the last evening of our Art Summer Festival together with South African artist Thabiso Dakamela.
Saturday August 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cross River Coffee
Pfarrgasse 2, 01067 Dresden
– entrance for free –
Thabiso’s finisage ‘glimpses’ draws it’s inspiration from the experiences of meeting and engaging with the current residence in the inner Dresden city.
The collection interrogates culture, as viewed from both the eyes of the natives and that of the passer by’s, exploring different angles of the same existence.
His artistic lense zooms into the momentary moments that span the period from seconds, minutes and days, discussing different subjects about individual and collective ideas of existence, love, friendship, solitude, and such related positive thoughts.
The exhibition is curated to invite the viewer on things he may or may not know, nudging one’s minds to ponder on each artwork and view it both as an individual piece and as part of a collective. To view the world differently, or perhaps with a similar lense … to think about these GLIMPSES of us!
THABISO DAKAMELA
Thabiso has practiced art professionally in Johannesburg and abroad for nearly a decade. His work draws on everyday experiences and personal memories, often reflecting different aspects of the self — from the public persona to the private inner world.
He explores self-awareness, spirituality, strength, and vulnerability, emphasizing the value of introspection alongside the warmth of companionship.
For more information take a look into Thabiso’s portfolio
CATALOGUE
Have a look into our virtual gallery. All paintings exhibited during Art Summer at Cross River Coffee are on sale.
Follow the link to check on the catalogue.
If you want to purchase a painting please send us a message to info@bongabee.com or give us a call +49 351 89734148