30 April 2025 | Press release

This Art Moved Us – Now We’re Moving It

Art isn’t just a pretty picture on the wall – it’s something that connects, challenges, and changes the way we see the world. When the Travelling Art Gallery approached us to support them in bringing South African art to the world, the answer was simple: Absolutely, how can we help?

Bringing together some of South Africa’s most remarkable artistic voices, The Travelling Art Gallery setup exhibitions across Germany to connect local artists to a global audience. As the official delivery partner of The Travelling Art Gallery, DPD ensured that these extraordinary pieces not only made it across borders but were safely transported to three major German cities, where they will continue to inspire and ignite conversation.

“From the very beginning we were driven by the shared belief that we can’t wait for everyone to come to South Africa to discover its incredible art,” says Barbara Lenhard, Spokesperson and Co-Founder of The Travelling Art Gallery. “So, let’s take the art to the people! We wanted to make South African art more accessible and more visible. We wanted to show the amazing, strong, colourful artworks. We wanted to open doors for artists whose voices deserve to be heard far beyond our borders.”

Behind every masterpiece is a story, and behind every successful delivery is a plan. Transporting valuable artwork isn’t just about getting from point A to B – it’s about precision, care, and trust. This project required:

Meticulous packaging and handling to ensure each piece arrived in perfect condition.
Seamless international coordination of customs clearance, transportation, and final installation at each exhibition space.
A shared commitment to cultural exchange, giving South African artists a global stage to showcase their work.

“DPD South Africa is excited to work with a team like the Traveling Art Gallery. Barbara and her team are doing a great job to drive awareness of South Africa’s amazing talented artists in Europe. This initiative supports DPD’s business values and aligns to our business’s ability to reach Europe for so many of our customers” – Hennie Verster | DPD Laser Chief Commercial Officer

One of the highlights of this exhibition is the Artful Rhinos collection, where 16 South African artists drew inspiration from the almighty rhino and created bold, meaningful works of art. This initiative not only highlights South African talent but also makes a powerful statement on wildlife conservation and the urgency of protecting our endangered species.

As Barbara says, “We wanted to raise awareness for art and conservation. And what better than to ask and invite artists to paint a beautiful rhino sculpture and these sculptures want to travel, they want to raise awareness, they want to raise awareness for art and also for conservation.”

Team DPD ensured that every artwork and sculpture arrived in Germany, on time and in pristine condition, bringing The Travelling Art Gallery to an international audience. We are honoured to be part of this journey, and playing our part in delivering passion, talent, and South African creativity to the world.

Barbara and the team were full of praise for DPD – “The Travelling Art Gallery is incredibly proud and grateful to have DPD South Africa as our logistic partner. We trust you, we know that you take care and for us it’s an incredible beautiful experience to work with you as really the most amazing company. Thank you so much for all your help.”

A big thank you to Barbara Lenhard, Florian Gast, and the talented artists who brought this vision to life. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram as we continue to share updates from this incredible exhibition – one carefully packed, expertly delivered masterpiece at a time.

CLICK LINK BELOW to watch our exclusive Q&A with Barbara Lenhard from The Travelling Art Gallery.

Q&A with The Travelling Art Gallery | Part 1 | DPD

Q&A with The Travelling Art Gallery | Part 2 | DPD

Q&A with The Travelling Art Gallery | Part 3 | DPD