The Cape Town Art Fair is here. In the spotlight will be more than 120 galleries from the Mother City, South Africa, Africa and around the world. It’s the 12th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and takes place at the CTICC. Sponsored by the City, it has become a key platform where the African art market connects with the global art scene.
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
If you are interested, you can head down to the CTICC, from Friday, 21 February 2025. The work of over 300 artists from diverse global backgrounds will be on show. The Art Fair provides an exciting platform for art lovers and collectors.
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At the same time, it is Africa’s largest art event. A collection of art from 58 countries will form part of the showcase. It attracts over 30,000 visitors annually.
The Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith says through several projects led by the Arts and Culture branch, and various initiatives supported by the Events Department, the City’s intention is to contribute to the sector’s further growth over the coming years.
Smith added, “Cape Town’s visual art sector has been on the rise over the last decade because of positive developments in the exciting local scene, investment in new galleries and an increase in demand for African art.”
He says their support for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair forms part of this broader strategy, and we are grateful for the event’s contribution to elevating the Cape Town art scene to the global stage.
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A collection of art from 58 countries
According to a report, the City’s partnership with the fair will see 5 emerging creatives from the Arts and Culture branch’s Emerging Artist Programme (EAP) exhibit their work, while learning from industry experts and gaining valuable exposure in the process. Smith says the EAP supports under-resourced artists in the early stages of their careers by providing training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and exhibition platforms.
Africa’s largest art event
The five artists include:
Reece Atkins, a graduate of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s three-Dimensional/Product Design
Susanna Neunast has studied and previously worked in philosophy, art history, graphic design and marketing management
Aerin Dyason is a Cape Town-based artist known for creating abstract portraits with minimalist line work.
Edinah Chagwedera is a graduate of the Woodstock-based Ruth Prowse School of Art
Liano Braaf is a visual artist with expertise in graphite, charcoal and mixed media
