THAT ART FAIR 2016: announcing international art galleries
THAT ART FAIR 2016 is proud to announce the participation of the following
international art galleries: Lab Art&Co (Luanda, Angola), Afriart (Kampala,
Uganda), ARTCO Art Gallery (Aachen. Germany), First Floor Gallery (Harare,
Zimbabwe) and Mojo Gallery (Dubai, UAE).
THAT ART FAIR – an initiative of ART AFRICA magazine – is a vibrant multiplatform art fair event presenting ‘Fresh Art From Africa.’ More than just another
art fair, THAT ART FAIR includes a programme of African film and video, talks
and workshops and an exciting THAT ART PARTY line up – featuring some of
the most exciting musical acts from Africa – making this <the> must attend event
taking place over Cape Town’s creative calendar in February!
Nobody says it better than our Invited Artist Emo de Medeiros:
“THAT ART FAIR is a great initiative, it is a harbinger of the global art market’s
future: it is both Pan-African and global, it welcomes galleries and artists alike
and embodies what ‘emergence’ stands for: bringing innovative practices,
thinking out the box and inventing new perspectives. I feel completely in sync
with this evolution, which could be a first step to a revolution in the art world.”
Hosted over a period of two and a half weeks, THAT ART FAIR presents the
opportunity for artists, collectors, gallerists, curators, creatives and media to
network. THAT ART FAIR believes that creating a young and invested collector
base and encouraging new and supportive audiences is essential to sustaining a
vibrant and unique African creative economy.
About the galleries:
Lab Art&Co (Luanda, Angola) is a platform for promoting contemporary art
from Angola. Lab Art&Co is both gallery and art consultancy, enabling Angolan
artists to position themselves in the global art market and offering them new
networks for the greater visibility and distribution of their art. Exhibited artists:
Januario Jano (Angola), Paulo Jazz (Angola) and VAN (Angola).
Afriart Gallery (Kampala, Uganda) was founded in 2002 by art director Daudi
Karungi. Represented by this leading contemporary art gallery, the artists
represented by Afriart are at the forefront of Kampala’s artistic community and
are responsible for the transformation of Uganda’s art landscape. In addition,
Afriart runs exciting programmes from art education to handmade products, art
consultancy and public space design. Exhibited artists: Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga
(Uganda), Eria ‘Sane’ Nsubuga (Uganda), Xenson (Samson Ssenkaaba) (Uganda)
and Ngula Kiire Yusuf (Uganda).
ARTCO Art Gallery (Aachen, Germany) was founded in 2003 by Jutta and
Joachim Melchers and evolved from an art agency into a gallery in 2005. ARTCO
Art Gallery’s focus is the presentation of established and emerging artists with an
African background. Exhibited artists: Justin Dingwall (South Africa), Satadru
Sovan Banduri (India), Marcin Owczarek (Poland), Oliver Czarnetta (Germany),
Daniela Yohannes (Ethiopia / France), Toyin Loye (Nigeria/Netherlands)
and
Marion Boehm (Germany).
First Floor Gallery Harare (Zimbabwe) was founded in December 2009 by
Valerie Kabov and Marcus Gora. The gallery is dedicated to supporting emerging
artists from Zimbabwe through education, experimentation and artist exchanges
as well as audience and market development to ensure a sustainable future for
career artists. Exhibited artists are: Takunda Billiat (Zimbabwe), Sikhumbuzo
Makandula (South Africa), Troy Makaza (Zimbabwe), Julio Rizhi (Zimbabwe),
Lauren Webber (USA).
Mojo Gallery (Dubai) founded in 2009 by Kurt Blanckenberg, has been
instrumental in the development of what has become an important cultural hub
in the Middle East – the Alserkal Art District. Exhibiting artists originating
primarily from North Africa include: Mohamed Abou Elnaga (Egypt), Tafadzwa
Gwetai (Zimbabwe), Ibrahim Khatab (Egypt), Safaa Khatab (Morocco), Epheas
Maposa (Zimbabwe).
Press Releases covering the latest developments in the THAT ART FAIR
2016 programme will be available in the Media Centre on our website.
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To arrange an interview with the founders and directors of THAT ART FAIR, the
curators of the programmed events or the participating artists and galleries,
please contact Leigh:
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
ABOUT The Founders and Directors of THAT ART FAIR:
THAT ART FAIR is an initiative of ART AFRICA magazine, the leading and only African
contemporary arts magazine to be founded and published from Africa, for Africa, by Africans.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa ART AFRICA was founded in 2002 by Brendon and Suzette BellRoberts under the title ARTsouthAFRICA magazine. Now in its 14th year, the publication is
dedicated to promoting and stimulating a vibrant African creative arts industry. We are
committed to actively promoting transformation and cultural understanding; growing art
networks and creating opportunities for young artistic talent from the African continent.
Brendon Bell-Roberts: For the past twenty years Brendon has been designing, curating and
publishing. With more than 100 major publications and exhibitions under his belt, he has helped
launch the careers of many of South Africa’s top artists and creatives. Together with his wife
Suzette he is the founder and publisher of ARTsouthAFRICA magazine, which has evolved into a
digital platform in keeping with his focus on the role of creativity, sustainability and positive
change in the African digital revolution. Brendon is also co-founder of the Sustain our Africa
summit, expo and festival and the Change Agent Communications Consultancy. His projects
combine creativity, sustainability and positive change, helping to define the future Africa.
Suzette Bell-Roberts: After completing a BA LLB at the University of Stellenbosch, Suzette
practiced law for a number of years. Together with husband Brendon, they co-founded the
cutting edge Bell-Roberts Gallery in 1999 and launched ARTsouthAFRICA magazine 3 years later.
A passion for work produced by emerging artists committed to exploration and who push the
boundaries of their work; an unfaltering commitment to the promotion of the contemporary arts
and contemporary culture from Africa and the diaspora now culminates in the launch of THAT
ART FAIR. Suzette is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law,
with a focus on the visual arts.
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