Remember The Lineage The Art The Spirit
Welcome to the Vetkat Art Foundation: a living archive of ancient truths, sacred images, and the relentless spirit of the Kalahari. Founded in memory of Vetkat Regopstaan Kruiper and Belinda Kruiper, the Foundation exists to preserve, protect, and share the San’s visual language, cultural legacy, and environmental wisdom.
Our Story
A Journey Through Time
In the heart of the Kalahari, where the sands whisper tales of old, the Vetkat Art Foundation was born. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the San and Khoi peoples, the First People of Southern Africa.
Vetkat Regopstaan Kruiper, a visionary artist and a beacon of his community, channeled the essence of his heritage into intricate ink-on-paper drawings. His art, echoing ancient San rock engravings, speaks of animals, human figures, and spiritual symbols, weaving narratives that bridge the past and the present.
Belinda Org, his partner in life and art, complemented his visual stories with poignant poetry, capturing the soul of the Kalahari and its people. Together, they created a legacy that continues to inspire and educate.
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Publications
Preserving Sacred Narratives
A growing archive of books, poetry, and articles dedicated to San memory, art, and environmental wisdom
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Our Mission
Bridging Generations
We reconnect youth to their heritage, protect sacred knowledge, and foster a deeper understanding of the land and its stories.
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The Art
Echoes of the Ancestors
View Vetkat’s original drawings, spiritual, raw, and timeless, and experience the visual language of the Kalahari.
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Pilgrimage Tours
Walking with the Ancestors
Join a guided journey through the desert, following paths marked by art, memory, and ancestral energy.
Art as Language
Ink, lines, and symbols as a form of prayer and memory.
Wisdom of the Elders
The stories passed down are maps to spiritual and ecological survival.
Belinda’s Voice
Poetry that speaks from the dust, wind, and soul of the Kalahari.
Youth in Focus
Workshops and experiences to reconnect young San with their heritage.