About

Cool Capital Biennale is a non-government organisation and citizen-lead initiative to bring about visual, perception and actual change to Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and the surrounding metropolitan area of Tshwane, by means of a multitude of small interventions.

The aim is to introduce the public to a wealth of art, architecture, urban- and graphic design, as well asÂ sculpture creations, while affording them the opportunity to interact with these civic interventions. The event is inclusive and open to any individual, collaboration, educational facility or group willing to contribute something creative within the borders and the laws of the city.

The entire campaign would be web based, app and mobi driven and would culminate in a prestigious catalogue documenting the entire inaugural Biennale. In addition to generating a legacy of attractive civic interventions, the creative talents of the people of Tshwane will be showcased beyond our borders in the virtual and printed worlds.

The official logo of Cool Capital depicts a map of the city with key features, places and culture groups linked by an intricate web of lines symbolising connectivity as the catalyst for social coherence. A bonus and highly desirable outcome of the Biennale would be renewed appreciation and rethinking of not only our city but of creativity in art, design and architecture in general.

Cool Capital Biennale 2016 has been scheduled to run from 23 September 2016 to Ocotber 2016.

The groundwork to bring the dream of a Biennale in our Capital City to reality is well advanced. Letâ€™s show the leadership of a true capital. Our wish is that the city and its people will seize this opportunity and make the Cool Capital initiative their own.

Click here to view a letter from the Cool Capital Convenor.