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Investec Cape Town Art Fair
14 - 16 February 2020
Investec Cape Town Art Fair showcases a diversity of work that represents the forefront of contemporary art from Africa to the world, and the world to Cape Town.
The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, driven by the top galleries on the African continent and beyond. Thanks to its diverse cultural heritage and geographic beauty, Cape Town is a compelling destination for both art world professionals and collectors alike.
Announcing our 2020 Guest Curators
We are pleased to announce Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2020’s guest curators. The Fair will leverage the creative visions and expansive networks of multiple curators overseeing our various special sections. Nkule Mabaso (Curator, Michaelis Galleries, Cape Town) and Luigi Fassi (Artistic Director, MAN-Contemporary Art Museum, Nuoro, Italy) will co-curate Tomorrows/Today, the section of the Fair dedicated to highlighting the practices…
Meet the Speakers: Ibrahim Mahama
As part of the Talks Programme at ICTAF 2019, celebrated Ghanian artist, Ibrahim Mahama – who was also one of the selected SOLO artists – discussed his art, practice, politics and audience. Here he tells us more about his work as well as the aforementioned subjects in relation to his art. Q: You were selected…
Gallery Night throws open the gallery doors
Gallery Night is just what it claims to be, an opportunity for Investec Cape Town Art Fair visitors to conduct a whirlwind discovery of the art scene of one of the world’s most artistically diverse cities. Part of Investec Cape Town Art Fair’s stellar drive to engage with the city’s cultural institutions, Gallery Night will…
Investec Cape Town Art Fair Announces 2019 Prizes
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, running at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 15 to 17 February, showcases a diversity of work that represents the forefront of contemporary art from Africa to the world. Exhibition of boundary breaking contemporary art is but one aspect of the range on offer at the art fair. Another…
Meet the Galleries: Galerie Cécile Fakhoury
Having opened its flagship space in Abijan, Ivory Coast, in 2012, Galerie Cécile Fakhoury has since opened two more galleries in Dakar, Senegal and Paris, France. Here, director, Cécile Fakhoury, shares with us what the journey to becoming a gallerist has been like, what excites her about the African contemporary art scene and what visitors…
Meet the Galleries: Lia Rumma
With two galleries, one in Naples and one in Milan, over the last 40 years, Lia Rumma has become synonymous with the concept of collaboration between various stakeholders in the international contemporary art scene. These collaborative efforts between galleries, curators, critics and collectors have seen the gallery bring to life prestigious events and exhibitions in…
