Accessible art fair to take a hybrid form
ILLOVO – The theme for this year’s programme is Evergreen (having an enduring freshness/retaining freshness) and will showcase a selection of art exhibitions by South African.
The ninth edition of the Turbine Art Fair, otherwise known as the TAF Arcade, will take place at 10 Fricker Road, Illovo, from September 9 to 12.
The fair will take a hybrid form this year with some online viewing rooms but also exhibition space in Illovo.
TAF is a unique South African fair that brings together galleries, artists and curators from around the country to showcase and sell contemporary art.
The fair was founded in 2013 by the Forum Company and was the first accessible and affordable South African art fair aimed at small scale and emerging galleries as well as emerging artists and collectors, working to grow the market of contemporary art in South Africa.
Founder of the fair Glynis Hyslop said, “Our vision for TAF has always been to develop young artists and grow the market for African art as well as elevate art collecting across a wider market.”
“With Covid bringing our world to a standstill, we believe that it is imperative that we continue to support and champion emerging artists and continue conversations around art, collecting and keeping the art ecosystem engaged for its survival and growth.”
The theme for this year’s programme is Evergreen (having an enduring freshness/retaining freshness) and will showcase a selection of art exhibitions by South African and southern African galleries, collectives, art dealers, creative project spaces, designers as well as specifically curated exhibitions.
“With the help of our esteemed selection panel, we believe that we have a really stellar line-up for visitors to TAF both virtually and in person. There is really something for everyone.”
Tickets cost R150 and can be purchased online at www.turbineartfair.co.za
