ALMA MARTHA is not Galleri Kalashnikovv’s mother. Since they will be entering an open relationship during Supermarket 2018 this is a source of solace for the two independent artist-run spaces from South Africa. Both platforms were born out of the need to challenge the routines that circulate in the art world. ALMA MARTHA was born in Cape Town and encourages discourse between local and visiting artists throughout the country. Galleri Kalashnikovv (Johannesburg) was established in 2013 with the intent to not validate art through contemporary norms. The two initiatives have facilitated a number of projects that exhibit heterogeneous South African perspectives. These have been disseminated to our friends, guests, and collaborators from around the world.