An ARTsouthAFRICA initiative, THAT Art Fair is the freshest new art event to hit the Cape Town creative scene! So, if you’re in the Mother City this weekend (27th Feb – 03 March), then make sure you join the rest of Cape Town in celebrating #FreshArtFromAfrica with THAT Art Fair! Read on to find out more details and what to expect!
THAT Art Fair is ‘a platform for African artists who work under the radar of the traditional art establishment – who do things a little differently’
THAT Art Fair is far from any type of static art event, and this year there’s been a dedicated live art programme included to create subtle playful interventions within the urban venue. Incorporating the work of some of South Africa’s most talented performance artists, Francois Knoetze will be showcasing #networking, an enactment using his most recently completed ‘wearable sculpture’ suit.
SKATTIE artists – Angelo Valerio and Jana Babez Terblanche – will both be performing and The Fish Collective will be bringing two travelling goldfish by train from Johannesburg to THAT Art Fair, presenting their documented journey in the form of postcards, souvenirs and the fish themselves as the final product. There will also be live graffiti art by Kilmany Jo Liversage and Martin Lund.
From left: Francios Knoetze, Cape Mongo (metal); Angelo Valerio as Angel-Ho; Jana Babez Terblanche, Hollywood Cerise; Kilmany Jo Liversage mural painting.
A wide range of sculptors from Africa will be participating in THAT Art Fair, both independently and as represented by galleries.
From top left: Dirk Bahmann, Connection to Place 5. Wire Sculpture; Dale Washkansky, Glitter Sculpture; Mirella Bandini, She – Her – Me.
THAT ART PARTY at THAT Art Fair
THAT ART PARTY is the official celebration for THAT Art Fair, the newest addition to Cape Town’s creative calendar. Beats come to life on Friday the 27th February from 17:00. and it all goes down on the second floor of the parkade at 121 Cecil Rd, Salt River. THAT ART PARTY line-up features The Brother Moves On, a DJ set by Spoek Mathambo, Thor Rixon, Champions of the Sonarverse and SKATTIE DJ’s Athi Patra-Ruga, Jana Babez and Mr Blouse. THAT ART PARTY also presents the Cape Town premiere of the internationally acclaimed documentary film, Shield and Spear and a performance piece by Cape Town-based artist Angelo Valerio, titled Ascension.
Important Links!
Buy Tickets: HERE
After Party Information: HERE
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