The 12th edition of the Investec Cape Town ArtFair, which takes place from 20 to 23 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, this year offers a dynamic blend of art, culture and experiences.
It will be four days of artistic opportunities involving the whole city, with lectures, artists in galleries, and guided art walks. This year's Fair will be enriched with photo and culinary entertainment, as well as evenings at the event's Art Hub at the Gin Bar where one can sample signature cocktails.
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Africa's largest and only international contemporary art fair, will feature 124 exhibitors, including galleries from Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. According to Laura Vincenti, director of Investec Cape Town Art Fair, the 2025 edition is the most ambitious yet. "We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what an art fair can be, while continuing to innovate and elevate our position on the global art scene," says Vincenti. The curatorial theme, 2025 PLAY, invites each section to question, engage and unpack its conceptual possibilities. PLAY invites visitors to reimagine the role of art as an interactive and transformative experience, with a focus on artistic process and experimentation.
In fact, the curated sections of the fair are inspired by the concept of Play. Vincenti explains play as "three dynamic and interconnected facets of the art world: play as creativity, play as curiosity and play as action", and everyone is invited to participate.
In the extensive programme of lectures and panel discussions, also the role of digital media and cinema in contemporary art with Iole Pellion di Persano (founder of Recontemporary) as moderator, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria, together with a panel of world-class speakers. The discussion will focus on how digital platforms are transforming the art scene, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges that digital media present for artists and collectors
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