Art auction

■ Aspire Art Auctions has released the catalogue to accompany the upcoming Inaugural Cape Auction, to be held on Monday March 27 at the Avenue, V&A Waterfront. The focused auction of 182 lots consists of significant work by twentieth century practitioners, as well the strongest examples of contemporary art – ranging from artists such as JH Pierneef, Pieter Wenning and Gregoire Boonzaier; to Peter Clarke, Albert Adams and Louis Maqhubela; to Athi-Patra Ruga, Mohau Modisakeng, Igshaan Adams, and Nandipha Mntambo. The auction preview takes place on Friday March 24, from 10am to 7pm; Saturday March 25, from 10am to 5pm; and Sunday March 26, from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition walkabouts take place on Saturday March 25 and Sunday March 26 , at 11am. The auction takes place on Monday March 27. The day sale is at 4pm and the evening sale at 8pm. Visit www.aspireart.net or contact enquiries@aspireart.net or 011 243 5243 for more information. Pictured is Norman Catherine’s Negotiator.