Narrative PR

Hand on heart: when did it become May? 🙃 The pace of this year has been relentless, and somewhere between deadlines, openings, interviews, installs and late night recaps, we forgot to pause and listen back to the moments that mattered most. Three months ago, Narrative led PR for the 13th edition of Investec Cape Town Art Fair (@investeccapetownartfair ), themed Listen. And people did. Over three days, more than 34,000 visitors moved through the fair, marking the highest attendance in its history. The conversation travelled far beyond the fair itself, generating: •⁠ ⁠R58.6 million in earned PR value •⁠ ⁠403 pieces of coverage across print, broadcast and digital •⁠ ⁠258 million earned reach •⁠ ⁠Coverage in leading international contemporary art titles including Artsy, FAD Magazine, ArtPlugged and more But beyond the numbers, what stayed with us most was the energy around the work, the dialogue, the exchange of ideas, and the willingness to stop and truly listen. Thank you to the fair team, every gallery, artist, journalist and partner who helped shape this moment with us.

For the first time in its history, the Todi Circle was hosted on the African continent by the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography—bringing together some of the most influential voices shaping contemporary photographic discourse today. In celebration of this milestone, and as part of the Fashion the Image exhibition curated by Aspasia Karras and Sharon Armstrong, and presented in partnership with Wanted Magazine as official media partner, The Four Seasons: The Westcliff, Graham Beck, and Aquatir Caviar came together to host an unforgettable evening—honouring critical dialogue, interdisciplinary exchange, and the evolving language of contemporary image-making.

Meaningful work on so many levels @fsjohannesburg hosting @babylonstoren for a years curation of four seasons at Four Seasons. The extraordinary wine gets focus, the unbelievable menu created by @rudiliebenberg with fresh farm produce gets focus … and behind the scenes: a young man who dreams food, talks food, lives food … and has the opportunity to learn under Chef Rudi, a dream, and he too, can stand in the spotlight 👏👏👏

Absolutely one of our most favourite times of the year #artyparty @bascule_bar @investeccapetownartfair @capegracehotel and this year aligned with @onesimo_bam , plus @dadakhanyisa on the decks and a big thank you to @hennessy for helping to make it happen 🌟

Very much looking forward to this tonight. Always extremely blessed to connect and expand narratives across global creative networks. #fashiontheimage #rogerballenphotography @wantedonlinesa @grahambeckbubbly

@investeccapetownartfair starts next week … we’re so pleased to collab with @o_n_e_s_i_m_o_b_a_m on our annual #artyparty @bascule_bar @capegracehotel … watch this space for decks and drinks … #seeyouthere @onesimo_bam

At Narrative, we’re proud to have led a media and PR campaign for @grahambeckbubbly that celebrates curiosity, craft and the courage to explore. Through a partnership with multi-disciplinary artist @mrchandlerhouse , inspiration was drawn from the earth itself, layered with creativity and mastery, to create something meaningful that will live on in the Graham Beck Innovation Cellar. A space dedicated to exploration. A collaboration rooted in craft. A story designed to endure. The next Artist’s Retreat unfolds in 2026, continuing the tradition of collaboration that defines the House of Graham Beck. This is what we love to do. ✨ #NarrativePR #GrahamBeck #CapClassique #CelebrateWhatMatters #GBXMichaelChandler #GrahamBeckArtistRetreat

See you on Sunday...🥂 #winddown @jazz_alley_ @capegracehotel @designweeksouthafrica

Join us next week! You’re invited to come and explore the remarkable art collection at Cape Town’s iconic Cape Grace Hotel with the collection’s very own curator, Lezanne van Heerden (@lezannevanheerden ), Lisa Bridgeford (@lisabridgeford ), Director of dhk Interior Design (@dhkinteriordesign ), and a selection of featured artists. Together, they’ll unpack the intersections found between art, design and hospitality, accompanied by personal insights from the artists themselves. Friday 24 October | 5-7PM Cape Grace Hotel, V7A Waterfront, 8001 Tickets can be found through the link in bio. #ArtSchoolAfrica #CollectorsClub #CapeGraceHotel #DesignWeek

Narrative is so honoured to represent 'Restaurant of the Year 2025' in the Condé Nast DOTY awards -- Heirloom at Cape Grace is recognized to celebrate the way design and culinary vision seamlessly intertwine. This award is a tribute to every detail: from the architecture that frames the space to the artistry that arrives on each plate. Here’s to the team, the vision, and to making special happen in every experience. #CapeGraceHotel #HeirloomRestaurant @capegracehotel @houseandgardensa #MakeSpecialHappen #RestaurantOfTheYear #CapeTownLuxury #houseandgarden #condenast

Sustainable Designer of the Year: @gobyld We are honoured to receive this recognition at Condé Nast’s South African DOTY Awards 2025. This award celebrates three years of dedication to low-carbon, low-impact construction — and the incredible effort of everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Inspired by South Africa’s extraordinary natural beauty, we are committed to making places more accessible in a way that is responsible and sensitive, ensuring they remain preserved for future generations. Looking ahead, our mission is to expand responsible eco-tourism across Africa, with Johannesburg and Cape Town as hubs for sustainable innovation and development. A heartfelt thank you to @narrativeza for representing us in South Africa and at the award ceremony, and to the DOTY Awards for this honour. @catherineannmo @houseandgardensa @condenast #SustainableDesigneroftheYear #DOTYAwards #EcoTourism #LowImpactConstruction #Africa #thevisionistadvisers #gobyld

We are absolutely thrilled to announce we are managing the PR and Media for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026, taking place at the CTICC 20 — 22 February 2026. For any media, PR or content enquiries please get in touch with [email protected]