Lovers of art situated in Cape Town are in for a treat as the 11th edition of Investec Cape Town Art Fair is set to take place during the month of love!
This year’s curational theme – Unbound – focuses on emerging and ‘unbound’ voices, and serves as a conduit for exploring alternative possibilities and breaking free from constrictive narratives.
Having celebrated its first decade this year, Investec Cape Town Art Fair is now well established as one of Cape Town’s key international attractions. The Fair is strategically positioned as the leading art event on the African continent, connecting contemporary art from Africa to the markets in Europe, the US, and the rest of the world.
This means that the Fair offers a unique platform for emerging contemporary galleries, artists and ideas from markets outside of the traditional centres of art power and those from the African continent, to interact on an equal footing. With significant and growing international participation, the Fair is an important forum for setting curatorial and collecting trends to understand the African art market’s direction and growth.
Speaking about the city of Cape Town’s significant role in the artsy event, Fair director Laura Vincenti says, “The city’s geography is an integral part of Investec Cape Town Art Fair’s success. Cape Town is a vibrant cultural hub, with a supportive community. It is very attractive to international collectors, with the great combination of diverse, cutting-edge art and a favourable exchange rate.”
She continues, “This year, the Fair continues its work of providing an annual platform for artists, galleries, curators, museums, cultural institutions, collectors, and art enthusiasts to connect and interact in the name of art. The Fair is also becoming known for facilitating meaningful dialogue, education and far-reaching interaction around contemporary African (and global) art.”
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair takes place from 16 to 18 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 11h00 to 19h00. Tickets can be purchased via the Webtickets link on www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za.
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