RMB Latitudes Art Fair will be returning in May for its second showcase of local and international talent through the immersive lens of African contemporary art, spanning three acres in the heart of Johannesburg.
From 24 – 26 May, RMB Latitudes Art Fair’s marble halls, secret gardens and rooftop pavilions will be bustling with a global community of African contemporary artists and art lovers alike.
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The fair, taking place at Shepstone Gardens, will boast a diverse lineup of exhibitions from around the world, with talks, screenings and more.
The programme has been carefully arranged to offer a pan-African showcase of talent, while the talks bring together international speakers from all sectors of the industry, sparking debate and placing African contemporary art on a global stage.
Global exhibitors will include international galleries from Lagos, Nigeria, Uganda, Berlin, London, Switzerland and Portugal.
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Local galleries including Kalashnikovv, Momo and Ebony Curated will be exhibiting, as well as local designers including up-and-coming Crispy Skateboards, The Herd Designs, Studio Kalki, and more.
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“At RMB Latitudes we challenge the standard ‘white cube’ gallery model, reimagining the relationship between art and the viewer,” says co-founder and director, Lucy MacGarry.
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“By creating spaces with an interplay between inside and out, the design of the Fair dissolves the typical art-viewing environment, creating a space for art to be engaged with and questioned in a uniquely African context. We also make it our business to allow all industry players an equal playing field, with galleries, alternative spaces and artists presenting side by side.”
RMB Latitudes Art Fair runs from 24-26 May at Shepstone Gardens. For more information, to view the full exhibitor list, and to purchase tickets, visit latitudesartfair.com.
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