Are you looking for artwork and paintings for sale? Discover the latest trends from top African artists at the 2016 FNB Joburg Art Fair taking place from 9 to 11 September. You can listen to discussions on art and attend a wide variety of interesting events during Joburg Art Week.
What is the Joburg Art Fair all about?
The FNB Johannesburg Art Fair is an annual event that has been running for nine years. Artlogic was founded in 2008 and since then the initiative has been dedicated to creating sustainability in the art industry. The commitment of art galleries and partners has enabled the event to achieve the high standard that it has come to be known for.
Image Source: FNB Joburg Art Fair Facebook Page.
This art exhibition is accompanied by a variety of exciting events in Johannesburg that are sure to blow your art-loving socks off. If you don’t want to miss out on attending the leading Art Fair in Africa, make sure you get your tickets.
The much-anticipated art event of the year showcases contemporary art. At this art event you can expect to see the work of talented African artists from across the continent. Exhibitions and innovative initiatives will also be part of the event.
The Joburg Art Fair is an opportunity for artists, curators and art fans to get together and interact. Highlights of this art exhibition include Special Projects as well as a VIP Programme. The VIP Programme is directed at leading international institutes. The programme has been attended by curators and directors from Venice Biennale as well as CCA Lagos in the past. Another informative part of the Fair is the Talks Programme which features interesting art speakers and philosophers as well as panel discussions.
Image Source: FNB Joburg Art Fair Website.
The place to be if you have in interest in artwork and paintings for sale, this event is not only an exciting opportunity for artists to gain exposure for their work, but there are also prizes to be won. The FNB Art Prize is an incredible opportunity for the winning artist to showcase a new work at the event.
Venue and Ticket Information
Located in South Africa’s financial capital, the Fair is situated in the midst of a thriving art scene. The FNB Johannesburg Art Fair attracts attention from both the local and international art community. Art enthusiasts, galleries and contemporary African art fans should make sure that they attend the Fair.
The event is an opportunity for dialogues and exchanges that extend past the world of arts. The Fair leads ‘Joburg Art Week’ which features a diverse range of events. During this week there are workshops as well as debates.
Image Source: FNB Joburg Art Fair Facebook Page.
This much anticipated event will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre. The event takes place from the 9th to the 11th September. Opening times are from 12pm till 8pm on Friday, 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Tickets cost R100 for Friday and R130 for a day pass on Saturday or Sunday. A weekend pass is priced at R 260. School groups can pre-arrange to attend the event at R15 per learner. FNB is the main sponsor of the Fair.
What to expect at the Johannesburg Art Fair this September
This year you can expect to see 90 exhibitions. Each art exhibition falls under one of the six categories which include contemporary art as well as special projects. The Special Project program shines a spotlight on art from East Africa. In this section you can expect to see art exhibitions from top artists extending from Kampala to Bujumbura and Nairobi.
A feature of the 2016 Johannesburg Art Fair is Wangechi Muti who comes from Kenya and the USA. You can also expect to see an art exhibition by Aida Muluneh from Ethiopia. Work by Jim Chuchu, Serge Alain Nitegeka and Sanaa Gateja will also be on display.
Image Source: FNB Joburg Art Fair Facebook Page.
An exciting new addition to this year’s Fair is TEDx Johannesburg Talks. With discussions around contemporary African art these talks will be led by Ogogiii magazine. The TEDx Johannesburg Talks will be held at the Theatre on the Square which is situated at Nelson Mandela Square. The talks follow a full day schedule which features talented artists as well as curators.
Whether you are looking for breath-taking African art or you are passionate about the subject, the Joburg Art fair is worth attending. With the work of famous artists on display, you can expect to see the best of the best if you head down to nelson Mandela Square during Joburg Art Week.
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