Popular RMB Turbine Art Fair goes virtual
Over 50 galleries will be showing works within their own viewing rooms on the RMB Turbine Art Fair online platform.
The eighth instalment of the RMB Turbine Art Fair (TAF) will be going virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
From 28 August to 2 September you can enjoy a safe and curated space to view and buy art. Glynis Hyslop, founder of RMB TAF said that she is excited for what’s to come. “It really looks like there is some very exciting work to look at this year. The most exciting thing for me personally was a new exhibitor. One special to me was welcoming the Goodman Gallery, I grew up with the Goodman Gallery being the most important gallery in South Africa and nothing has changed,” she said.
Hyslop said that the art fair will deliver an eclectic showcase of artistic visionaries.
The special project series is a highlight for the entire experience. Over 50 galleries will be showing works within their own viewing rooms on the RMB Turbine Art Fair online platform. Fair manager Aisha Waja elaborates on what to expect virtually this year. “TAF is a very experiential fair and some of the best parts are the atmosphere, experience and people coming together and experiencing art, culture, food and music and wine,” said Waja.
She said that the aim is to create an online platform that is culturally enriching. “We wanted to replicate as much of the human connection that we would have had at TAF through the online experience. With added extras to create mood and ambience, radio station Kaya FM will also be curating a selection of playlists to listen to, for that extra element of music and experience.”
The virtual experience will enable galleries and artists to reach a national and, possibly, an international audience. Hyslop added, “What we focusing on is online sales of the pieces, the fair is free and people are requested to register. We hope some new people visit and see it as an opportunity to learn about art.”
Click this link to register.
