Turbine Art Fair celebrates 10 years of contemporary South African art.
Celebrating ten years of the Turbine Art Fair (TAF), this tenth edition will be held underground in the Oxford Parks Precinct in Rosebank. Turbine Art Fair is not just an art fair but a lifestyle event! A fabulous showcase of the talent we have in South Africa and a great way to start collecting art in a unique and un-daunting way bringing the best galleries and artists under one roof.
“The Turbine Art Fair has undoubtedly made its mark as an not-to-be-missed event for art lovers and those looking to learn more about South Africa’s rich art scene. With over 40 galleries and exhibits from across South Africa there’s bound to be something to catch everyone’s eye,” says Glynis Hyslop, Founder Turbine Art Fair.
TAF 2022 has again partnered with Artsy, the world’s largest online art marketplace. Artsy believes that the process of buying art should be as brilliant as art itself. “This partnership with Artsy is a perfect fit with our vision to showcase artists and grow the market for African art as well as elevate art collecting across a wider market” adds Hyslop.
TAF 22 will be showcasing special projects featuring work across all artistic mediums such as prints and multiples, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles and so much more. The special projects include: TAF Unearthed, TAF Grad Show, TAF Capsule, and TAF Off the Grid.
TAF UNEARTHED
TAF Unearthed was developed by Turbine Art Fair as a mentorship programme aimed at young artists and creatives to enable sustainable creative professional practices. Started in 2014 as the annual Fresh Produce and Talent Unlocked artist mentorship programme. TAF modified the structure of its mentorship to address the needs of artists and prepare and propel them through uncertainty. The mentorship programme has and continues to evolve and adapt to the contextual needs of artists in an everchanging socio-economic climate. Artists are taken through conceptual, artistic and creative business mentoring to help solidify the foundations of their careers, resulting in a curated group exhibition at the Turbine Art Fair in July.
CURATOR: Teboho Relasai. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:Aneesah Girie, Danna Margo, Gemma Sheppard, Lambi Chibambo, Lerato Ntili, Natali Downing, Pholile Hlongwane, Themba Given Msiza, Tshegofatso Tlatsi, and Tumelo Mtimkhulu.
TAF GRAD SHOW
The Turbine Art Fair GRAD SHOW platform offers a unique opportunity for these artists – otherwise unsupported in their transition from institution to market – to engage and network as professionals in the earliest stages of their careers. Critical engagement and a viewing audience are central to building a sustainable practice. Without the ability to filter through minds and generate dialogue, the works sit idle without purpose. This exhibition provides an overview of the current climate of production from institutions nationally in Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, Durban and Makhanda, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Stellenbosch.
CURATOR: Michaela Limberis and Siwa Mgoboza. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Aaron Adriaan, Bekezela Mabena, Ben Mphande, Brian Montshiwa, Cassian Robbertze, Daniel Retief, Emeka Bryan Ntone-Edjabe, Hlavutelo Ngobeni, Jeffrey Allan, Jess Botma, Kaelo Molefe, Kagiso Gundane, Lindokuhle Ndlovu, Luca Evans, Michael Wilson, Nthabeleng Phepenene, PK Mohanoe, Rebecca D’Eramo, Rohini Amratlal, Samukelo Gqola, Sibhoan Doughty, Siphesile Ntsingwana, Siyabonga Ntshali, and Thando Phenyane
TAF CAPSULE
This year TAF will be showcasing a featured artwork by renowned artist, Pat Mautloa, recognized as one of the pioneers of modernist painting in South Africa. Mautloa will be showing large-scale work that is broken up into multiple smaller pieces, all to be sold separately. This will allow young collectors to experience how it feels to own a piece of art, literally without owning the whole piece. This special project is aimed at considering what it may be like to rethink the conventional approach to investing, democratising the art investment world which is often only accessible to the few people who can afford it.
CURATOR: Turbine Art Fair. PARTICIPATING ARTIST: Kagiso Patrick Mautloa
TAF OFF THE GRID
TAF Off The Grid is dedicated to mid-career artists outside of the main gallery circuit in an effort to support and sustain their careers. The exhibition is titled A Pebble in the Mouth.
CURATOR: Maja Marx
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Jeanne Hoffman, Yonela Makoba, Dominique Edwards, Bella Knemeyer and Sivan Zeffertt
TAF TALKS
Visitors will also be able to take part in the free daily, interactive Talk’s Programme, a highlight for those attending the Fair as it gives our visitors an opportunity to learn more about the art world in South Africa, meet some of the great influencers in the world of art, collecting and design as well as some of the respected artists we have in south Africa and at Turbine Art Fair.
Friday 22 July 2022
12PM: Into the Metaverse – Understanding the world of NFTs and the diverse outcomes of investing in culture through the virtual.
2PM: Art as Lifetime Practice – Building a fulfilling career in the arts.
3PM: Biennales, Fairs and Production – Understanding the cultural landscape through major events and festivals.
Saturday 23 July 2022
12PM: Off The Grid – Identities of Production – Finding the object through materiality.
2PM: More Than a Flagpole – Conceptions on owning SA’s cultural future.
4PM: Fashion, Photography & art, intersecting knowledge, culture and creativity.
5PM: Collecting with Purpose – Starting and building your collection through passion, purpose and affordability.
SUNDAY 24 July 2022
11AM: The Alchemy of Colour – Understanding visual cues in art and they enhance your environment.
12PM: Johannesburg and Multiculturalism – Is Johannesburg still the center of cultural production in South Africa.
2PM: Portraiture, Probity and Abstraction – Understanding the trends, thematic and stylization of portraiture in visual art and photography.
TAF 22 WALKABOUTS
Walkabouts of the fair will be conducted daily using wireless headsets with experts and art lovers. There are spaces for 20 people per walkabout. Booking of a first come first serve basis will be available on the website.
Friday 22 July
2PM: TAF Unearthed – Curator and Artists
4PM: Aysha Waja –
Saturday 23 July
2PM: TAF Unearthed – Curator and Artists
3PM: Off the Grid – Maja Marx
4PM: Insider Highlights with Fair Manager Aysha Waja
Sunday 24 July
11am: Off the Grid – Maja Marx
3:30pm: TAF Talent Grad Show walkabout with Curators and artists
4pm: Insider Highlights with Fair Manager Aysha Waja
TAF KIDS
Turbine Art Fair is thrilled to present its 2022 kids programme in collaboration with Imbali Visual literacy Project & the Radisson Red hotel. The programme is aimed at kids aged 5-12 years. The kids programme is included in the TAF kids ticket price and will offer a variety of creative activities for kids to engage with art.
Tickets are R75, booking is essential.
Find TAF Kids from 23-24 July at the Radisson Red at Oxford Parks, Rosebank.
TAF FOOD
Artisanal food and beverages created by the forum company will be on sale for visitors attending the fair. Expect laden flatbreads, crepe cakes and bubbles and more!
Fair Hours:
Thursday VIP Day: 9am-4pm
Thursday Opening Night: 6pm-9:30pm
Friday: 10am – 9pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
TAF EVENTS
First Access Tickets: Thursday 21 July from 10 – 4. Tickets R500 (incl. Coffee & Cake) – visitors can enjoy the Fair, see the art and meet the gallerists ahead of the official opening.
The TAF VIP Cocktail: Guests will enjoy drinks and snacks whilst they view the art and soak up the atmosphere that is uniquely TAF. The VIP Cocktail takes place on Thursday 21st July from 6pm: R800 (incl. Food & drinks).
To view the full line up of galleries exhibiting at TAF 22 visit: www.turbineartfair.co.za
TAF TICKETS: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1516723844
R150 online or R180 at the door.
Weekend Pass: R300 (Fri- Sun)
Parking: Parking is available at Oxford Parks, The Firs & Rosebank Mall. Parking is at an additional cost and not included in ticket prices
For more info: www.turbineartfair.co.za