Six reasons not to miss the Investec Cape Town Art Fair

1) MODERN MASTERS

Guest curated by João Ferreira (art dealer and art adviser), “Past/Modern” adds historical context to the fair through gallery-curated presentations of works by modern Masters  such as Christo Coetzee, Edoardo Villa, Hannes Harrs, Irma Stern, Judith Mason, Paul du Toit, Gregor Jenkin, Cecile Skotness, Lucas Sithole, Marion Arnold, Robert Hodgins, Tinus de Jongh and Willem Boshoff.

2) WALK THE TALK

The public walkabouts offer a great way to showcase outside studios and allow visitors to meet artists and listen to them talking about their passion. On Saturday February 19, budding art collectors can learn about Starting an Art Collection with art adviser and avid art collector Amy Ellenbogen. Later in the afternoon, curator Andrew Lamprecht will talk Understanding Contemporary Art. On Sunday February 20, Lamprecht will host The SOLO Section, sharing further insights into the featured “SOLO Section” artists and their response to the pandemic. This is followed by Female Artists, a curated tour of noteworthy female artists locally and internationally, an essential insight into some of the most important voices in the industry led by founder of Under the Aegis & curator Anelisa Mangcu.

3) LOTS TO SEE

More than 98 local and international exhibitors from 20 different countries, including 17 first-time participants.

4) FINE TIME ONLINE

Just as engaging digitally: The Artshell digital podium adds a whole new dimension, allowing for an intimate online experience between viewers and artworks, collectors and exhibitors. Simply click and explore. The public have access to the digital fair from  February 18-20 2022 for free, by logging on to investeccapetownartfair.co.za.

5) 'ALT' MAKES ITS DEBUT

“ALT” is an offering that allows artists outside the conventional exhibition space a chance to showcase work in a nonconventional way in the art fair setting. This year it’s dedicated to projects that reflect the ways in which the art world has had to adapt in response to the global shift from physical to virtual.