Art Exhibitions in Cape Town

Looking back, 17 September 2026

Whispers of Nature at INARA, Val de Vie, Cape Winelands

What a night it was at INARA on Thursday 17 September 2026. After almost a week of battering winds, which finally began to subside just before the opening, it turned out to be a beautiful evening under the stars. We don’t think any of our guests knew what was lying in wait for them.

The evening began with a pairing of Bloupunt’s award winning wines with the exotic tastes of BYBLOS, presented by winemaker Nicky Cowper. She took our guests behind the scenes, sharing what moved her to bring out the flavours in each wine. It started with the MCC on arrival and moved on to the Rosé, the feature wine of the evening, whose label carries Reminiscence No.1, Martin’s tribute to his youngest daughter, Leeanne. Then came the recently launched Chenin Blanc, followed by the Cabernet and the Shiraz. Martin Osner also told the behind the scenes stories of why each artwork was chosen for its particular wine, across the art labels that dress the Bloupunt wines.

Cheffing duo Keith and Lyn Mansour of BYBLOS then presented an exquisite Lebanese banquet. The evening was rounded off beautifully with a dessert table, music at the grand piano and some enthusiastic singing from the guests. As host at INARA, Lyn Mansour outdid herself, curating an evening that will not be forgotten.

It reminded us that art, food and wine are a perfect pairing. The next evening at INARA is Moments of Grace, the summer seasonal experience on Thursday 19 November 2026, where wide open vistas are the theme in a collection of panorama prints. Bookings are now open. To avoid disappointment, the best way to make sure of a seat is to book your place on www.inarasanctuary.com, or to contact Lyn Mansour at INARA ahead of time at events@inarasanctuary.com.

The exhibition brochure24 pages, with all the works shown on the evening and the story behind each one.Download the brochure, PDF 1.5 MB