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The singing stones of Spier
JANUARY 11, 2018 | Artist Jenna Burchell has transformed twelve ancient rocks into interactive sound sculptures, which have been installed along the dam at Spier’s wine tasting room. The collections in the three part series are named after three geographic locations where rare and significant prehistoric events occurred: The Cradle of Humankind, Vredefort Dome, and the Great Karoo.
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Must-see artworks at Spier - Part 2
JUNE 26, 2017 | From Spier's public spaces to displays in the Manor House and wine shop, art is as much part of Spier as good food and fine wine is. Its collection of contemporary South African art is one of the largest of its kind in the country. These are five more must-see artworks on the farm:
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International acclaim for Spier Arts Wine Collection’s eye-catching design
MARCH 13, 2017 | The Spier Arts Wine Collection has been awarded a Bronze medal in the Drinks International’s Wine Design Challenge 2017’s Best Design for a Wine Range category.
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Ouroboros: remnants of a rhino reborn
MARCH 07, 2017 | An intriguing new artwork made of bones has been installed at Spier on the banks of the Eerste River.
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Visit the Spier Mosaic Kraal, South Africa’s first outdoor mosaic exhibition
FEBRUARY 20, 2017 | From February 2017, visitors arriving at Spier Wine Farm will be greeted with the country’s first permanent outdoor exhibition of mosaic. Situated between the Wine Collection Point and the Tasting Room, at the entrance to the Werf, the Spier Mosaic Kraal features the works of 16 contemporary South African artists.
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Must-see artworks at Spier - Part 1
AUGUST 11, 2016 | From Spier's public spaces to displays in the Manor House and wine shop, art is as much part of Spier as good food and fine wine is. The artworks are rotated every year to give exposure to as many artists as possible, and to keep the spaces fresh for visitors and staff.
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