THE EXPERIENCE
An encounter, not an image
On screen, a photograph is an image. In the gallery, it is an encounter.
Adam Rabinowitz's work is made to be experienced at scale - in the right light, at the size the moment deserved, surrounded by the stories of Africa's wildlife and wild places.
Our galleries at the V&A Waterfront were created for exactly that:
a space to slow down, to stand in front of a photograph, and to feel what the moment felt like.
The Watershed Gallery
Inside the Watershed — the V&A's home for African craft and design. Browse the full portfolio, hear the stories behind the photographs, and meet the team who know every one of them.
The Moorings Gallery
A short walk from the Watershed — a space of stillness dedicated to private viewings, collector consultations and the work as it was intended: full scale, gallery light, room to stand back.
What collectors say
At your pace, among the stories
Visiting Cape Town with limited time or considering a particular photograph? We're happy to arrange a private viewing at the Moorings gallery, where you can explore the work at your own pace guided by our expert team of storytellers.
FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE
Not travelling just yet?
The photographs travel well — most of our collectors' pieces find their homes across the US, UK and Europe, packed and shipped with the same care they were made with. Explore the collections online, and we'll be here when you're ready.
Visit Us at the Waterfront
The Moorings Gallery
Moorings 3, Portswood Ridge · Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront
Open daily 10:00 – 19:00 · Reserved parking available
The Watershed Gallery
Shops F52-54, The Watershed · 17 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Open daily 10:00 – 19:00 · Portswood Parking Garage
Directions to the Watershed
If you are walking from Victoria Wharf Mall, follow Dock Road toward the Two Oceans Aquarium. You will pass Ferryman’s Irish Tavern, The Alfred Mall and Time Out Market before reaching the large Watershed building.
Once inside the Watershed, our store is located on the central aisle - the last store on your left.
If you are walking from the One&Only, walk past the Two Oceans Aquarium / Red Bus Stop and you will find the Watershed just ahead.
Once inside the Watershed, our store is located on the central aisle, the first store on your right if you are walking toward the mall.
We recommend parking at Portswood Parking Garage, which is the closest to the Watershed.
Once parked, exit the garage and cross the road at the central pedestrian crossing under the bridge. Turn right toward the Two Oceans Aquarium and left around the building where you will see the entrance to The Watershed next to Cooked (restaurant).
Enter through this side entrance and locate our store on the central aisle, directly opposite Cooked.
Directions to Moorings
Walk along Dock Road toward the Two Oceans Aquarium / One&Only Hotel / Red Bus Stop. Cross at the pedestrian crossing opposite Ferryman’s Irish Tavern, then head up the stairs past the Croquet Lawn and office buildings on your right to reach Portswood Ridge's parking.
At the top, turn right (toward Everard Read and Portswood Road) - our Gallery is about 50 metres ahead on your left. Please ring the bell for assistance.
Walk toward the mall along Dock Road. Cross at the pedestrian crossing under the bridge near the Watershed, then head up the stairs into Portswood Parking Garage.
At the top (three floors — lift available), turn right. Walk past the parked cars and small outdoor seating area on your right, to reach the pedestrian walkway (locally known as Lover’s Lane).
Turn left toward Everard Read and Portswood Road. Moorings 3 will be on your right. Please ring the bell for assistance.
We have dedicated parking available for gallery visitors.
Driving along Portswood Road toward Victoria Wharf Mall, turn left into Portswood Ridge (just after the Commodore Hotel, before the Portswood Hotel). Stay left - do not continue straight into the Portswood Parking Garage.
Follow the one-way road. When you reach Dock House Boutique Hotel directly ahead, turn left again.
Continue for approximately 50 metres. You’ll find the Rabinowitz Photography Gallery on your left. Please park in one of the bays marked for Rabinowitz Photography Gallery and ring the bell for assistance.