Tue, 25 Nov
|Gaya | Habitat for Art and Healing
Still Life: The Art of Medicine - Opening Event
A debut exhibition by neurologist Kirti Ranchod and integrative doctor Ela Manga.
Time & Location
25 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 20:30
Gaya | Habitat for Art and Healing, 15 Abbotswold Rd, Saxonwold, Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa
About the Event
Opening event
This gathering will be an opportunity to experience the art, hear the story behind the exhibition, and share in conversation about the art, healing and what sustains us.
Step into a space where art, inspiration, and mindful practice intersect with healing. Experience the artwork of Dr. Ela Manga and Prof. Kirti Ranchod, hear the stories behind the work, and discover how creativity shapes approaches to medicine and wellbeing.
This collection explores the intersection of art, breath, creativity and medicine.
This exhibition marks a milestone - celebrating turning 50 for Ela and Kirti. After first meeting in 1993 as first year medical students at the University of Witwatersrand, they developed an instant and sustaining bond. Sharing cultural roots in Gujarati families in apartheid South Africa and connected to a broader, vibrant and diverse community, their experiences shaped their philosophy on care and health. They are committed to supporting health with…