Hi, I'm Nompumelelo Rakabe, a multimedia visual artist, teacher, curator, filmmaker, and video installation expert. I also co-founded the Open Heart Gallery. My artistic style is rooted in abstract painting using found objects, inspired by my love and passion for art education. I actively contribute to youth community development through my work and teaching. I have extensive experience in art education and curatorship, having worked with various schools and organizations over the years. I'm passionate about nurturing talent and using art as a transformative tool for social impact, especially in youth communities.

Nompumelelo Rakabe

Hi, I'm Nompumelelo Rakabe, a multimedia visual artist, teacher, curator, filmmaker, and video installation expert. I also co-founded the Open Heart Gallery. My artistic style is rooted in abstract painting using found objects, inspired by my love and passion for art education. I actively contribute to youth community development through my work and teaching. I have extensive experience in art education and curatorship, having worked with various schools and organizations over the years. I'm passionate about nurturing talent and using art as a transformative tool for social impact, especially in youth communities.

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Hi, I’m Nompumelelo Rakabe, a multimedia visual artist, teacher, curator, filmmaker, and video installation expert. I also co-founded the Open Heart Gallery. My artistic style is rooted in abstract painting using found objects, inspired by my love and passion for art education. I actively contribute to youth community development through my work and teaching.

I have extensive experience in art education and curatorship, having worked with various schools and organizations over the years. I’m passionate about nurturing talent and using art as a transformative tool for social impact, especially in youth communities.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Xhosa
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher at Stellenbosch University (Institute for Life Course Health Research)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching responsibilities in the field of life course health research.
Teacher at Claremont Primary School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Art teaching and mentorship.
Teacher at Muholi Art Institute
January 1, 2022 - Present
Art education and mentorship, collaborating with Professor Zanele Muholi.
Teacher at Project Playground Organisation
January 1, 2021 - Present
Art teaching and mentorship for youth development.
Teacher at Zonnebloem Nest Senior School
January 1, 2019 - Present
Art teaching and mentorship.
Teacher at Ntlanganiso High School
January 1, 2014 - Present
Art teaching and mentorship.
Curator at Kwakhaanya Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Curatorial work and exhibition management.
Curator at Cape Town Arts Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Curatorship and managing art exhibitions.
Curator at Oxfam SA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Curatorial work focusing on art exhibitions for social impact.
Curator / Co-founder at Open Heart Gallery
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded and curated exhibitions to promote contemporary art and artists.

Education

BA Visual Art History & Painting at Unknown
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Photography at ORMS School of Photography
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

Video documentary training in Gender & Identity
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other