Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, kumalo | turpin is a new contemporary art space dedicated to exhibiting the next generation of leading artists from the Global Majority. Founded by Zanele Kumalo and M.J. Turpin in 2025, the art space was born from a shared commitment to equity, experimentation, and socially-engaged practice.

With a focus on artists whose work challenges dominant narratives and reflects global concerns, the gallery presents a programme designed to amplify previously-excluded voices in today’s society. Through a dynamic range of exhibitions, residencies, and public programming, kumalo | turpin supports artists at pivotal moments in their careers—offering space to reflect, disrupt, and engage.

Rooted in Johannesburg’s legacy of creative resistance, kumalo | turpin fosters cross-cultural dialogue and critical inquiry. The art space works fluidly across disciplines, and between emerging and established voices, to shape a platform that is both locally grounded and globally connected.