This September, FNB Joburg Art Fair will feature 90 exhibitions within 6 categories including Contemporary and Modern Art, Special Projects, Gallery Solo Projects, Limited Editions and Art Platforms.
EAST AFRICA FOCUS
The Focus of this year’s FNB JoburgArtFair is set to highlight a transformational moment in East Africa’s art scene. Presented together in one location, the Focus spans the greater horn of Africa and great lakes regions from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda to Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan.
First is the solo presentation by 2016 Featured Artist, Wangechi Mutu (Kenya / USA) presented by Keyes Art Mile, Johannesburg. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, educated in Britain and America and resident in New York since the mid-nineties, Mutu’s practice has achieved global acclaim. Visitors to the fair will also have the opportunity of seeing a new site-specific sculptural installation by Serge Alain Nitegeka (Burundi) presented by Stevenson, alongside new, large-scale works by Sanaa Gateja (Uganda) presented by Afriart.
“As the premium art event on the African continent, the FNB JoburgArtFair aims to lead not only South African audiences but the world’s appreciation of cutting edge African art.” FNB JoburgArtFair Director, Mandla Sibeko.
FNB JoburgArtFair Curator, Lucy MacGarry explains that, “East Africa is a vast geographical area with varied and often disparate social and creative perspectives and sensibilities. This year’s curatorial intervention will give audiences a first step towards engaging in artistic developments and narratives arising from the region. Presenting both emerging and world-acclaimed artists, galleries and non-profit organisations our intention is to provide a catalyst for on-going research, transnational dialogue and future projects of significance. ”
EXHIBITORS
Contemporary Galleries
- ARTCO Art Gallery – Aachen
- Art First – London
- Barnard Gallery – Cape Town
- Blank Projects – Cape Town
- Christopher Moller Gallery – Cape Town
- David Krut Projects – Joburg, Cape Town, New York
- Espaço Luanda Arte – Luanda
- Everard Read and CIRCA Galleries – Joburg, Cape Town, London
- First Floor Gallery Harare – Harare
- Galerie Pascal Janssens – Ghent
- Gallery MOMO – Joburg, Cape Town
- Galerie NOKO – Port Elizabeth
- Goodman Gallery – Joburg, Cape Town
- Hazard Gallery – Joburg
- In Toto Gallery – Joburg
- Kalashnikovv Gallery – Joburg, Berlin
- Lizamore & Associates – Joburg
- Mariane Ibrahim – Seattle
- ROOM Gallery & Projects – Joburg
- SALON NINETY ONE – Cape Town
- SMAC Gallery – Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Joburg
- Stevenson – Cape Town, Joburg
- Sulger-Buel Lovell – Cape Town, London
- SMITH studio – Cape Town
- Tiwani Contemporary – London
- WHATIFTHEWORLD – Cape Town, Joburg
- Worldart – Cape Town
Modern Galleries
- Graham’s Fine Art Gallery – Joburg
- Gallery MOMO – Joburg, Cape Town
- SMAC Gallery – Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Joburg
- Stevenson – Cape Town, Joburg
- WALL Gallery – Cape Town
East Africa Special Projects
- Wangechi Mutu (Kenya / USA) – 2016 Feature Artist presented by Keyes Art Mile
- Serge Alain Nitegeka (Burundi) – Site-specific installation presented by Stevenson
- Sanaa Gateja (Uganda) – Site-specific installation presented by Afriart Gallery
- The Nest Collective (Kenya) – New work presented by the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg
- Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia) – Solo exhibition presented by David Krut Projects
- Jim Chuchu (Kenya) – Solo exhibition presented by Mariane Ibrahim
- Ato Malinda, Jackie Karuti (both Kenya) and Rehema Chachage (Tanzania) – presented by Circle Art Agency
East Africa Galleries & Platforms
- Addis Fine Art – Addis Ababa
- Addis Foto Fest – Addis Ababa
- Afriart Gallery – Kampala
- Circle Art Agency – Nairobi
- Kampala Art Auction – Kampala
- Kampala Arts Trust – Kampala
- Kuona Trust – Nairobi
Annual Special Projects
- Kossi Aguessy (Togo / France) – FNB Private Wealth Lounge Featured Designer
- FNB Art Prize Winner 2016 – To be announced 19 August 2016
Gallery Solo Projects
- Clive van den Berg (South Africa) presented by Goodman Gallery
- Mandy Coppes-Martin (South Africa) presented by Lizamore & Associates
- Grace Cross (Zimbabwe) presented by SMITH studio
- Io Makandal & Troy Makaza (South Africa, Zimbabwe) by Kalashnikovv Gallery and First Floor Gallery
- Nelmarie du Preez (South Africa) presented by ROOM Gallery & Projects
- Ruann Coleman (South Africa) presented by SMAC Gallery
Limited Editions
- ArtThrob – Cape Town and online
- Artvault – Joburg and online
- Candice Berman Gallery – Joburg
- David Krut Print Workshop – Joburg
- MK and Artist – Joburg
- SA Print Gallery – Cape Town
- Warren Editions – Cape Town
- The White House Gallery – Joburg
Art Platforms
- Artist Proof Studio – Joburg
- AVA – Cape Town
- Bag Factory – Joburg
- Friends of Johannesburg Art Gallery – Joburg
- Friends of the South African National Gallery – Cape Town
- Kuenyehia Prize for Contemporary Ghanaian Art – Accra
- Maboneng Township Arts Experience – Joburg
- Market Photo Workshop – Joburg
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe – Harare
- Origins Centre – Joburg
- Village Uhnu – Harare
- Black Collector’s Forum – Joburg
- Department of Small Business Development – South Africa
- Edouardo Villa Trust – Joburg
- Constitution Hill presents Bradley McCallum (USA) – Joburg
Art Publications
- Clarke’s Bookshop – Cape Town
- Fourthwall Books – Joburg
- Jacana Media – Joburg
- MAKER – Joburg
- Steidl meets MAKER – Joburg
Art Publications Exhibition Hosted By The Sowetan’s ‘S Mag
- Santu Mofokeng presented by Steidl + MAKER
Partnerships In Action
- Lalela – Joburg, Cape Town, Kampala, hosts our 2016 Educational Programme
- The Click Foundation – Joburg, Cape Town
- Orange Babies – Joburg
Naming Rights Sponsor
- FNB – First National Bank
Secondary Sponsors
- Gauteng Provincial Government
- Joburg Tourism
Vip Programme Sponsor
- Egon Zehnder South Africa
Featured Artist Sponsor
- Keyes Avenue Art Mile presenting Wangechi Mutu
Talks Programme Sponsor
- Ogogiii Magazine presenting TEDxJohannesburg Talks
Guided Tours Sponsor
- Artinsure – Presenting Guided Tours of the Fair
Exclusive Beverage Partner
- Perrier-Jouët Champagne South Africa
Project Partners
- FNB – FNB Art Prize
- FNB Private Wealth – Presenting Public Lounge
- Aguessy TM – Lounge Design presented in collaboration with FNB Private Wealth and MOAD
- Lalela – 2016 Charity Partner and Official Host of Learner Tours
- Embassy of Spain Pretoria – Presenting Talks
- Absolut Elyx – Art Party
- Goethe-Institut Johannesburg – Presenting the Nest Collective Special Project
- Museum of African Design (MOAD) – Presenting Kossi Aguessy at the FNB Private Wealth Lounge
- Pro-Helvetia – Presenting on Talks Programme
- TEDxJohannesburg – Arts Talks Programme presented by Ogogiii Magazine
- Timeless Africa Safaris – Hospitality Partner
- Wits Art Museum – VIP Programme Partner
Media Partners
- Business Day Wanted – Magazine
- Sunday Times ‘The Edit’ – Newspaper
- Financial Times – Life & Arts Magazine
- Art Africa – Magazine
- Ogogiii – Magazine
- ArtThrob – Online
- Kaya FM – Radio
- House & Leisure – Magazine
- SA Art Times – Magazine
