Art Fair: Cape Town Art Fair is back at the CTICC – February 18-20, 2022 and will have a digital platform

Art Fair: The Investec Cape Town Art Fair is back at the CTICC, February 18-20, 2022 as an in-person event and will have a digital platform, running parallel with the in-person fair- making this the first hybrid of the event

Great news for art enthusiasts is that The Investec Cape Town Art Fair [#ICTAF] -Africa’s largest contemporary art fair, is returning to its physical home, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from Friday February 18 to Sunday February 20, 2022. The 2021 #ICTAF was presented online as a digital event, because of the pandemic. For the 2022 edition #ICTAF2022, visitors will need to show POV [Proof of Vaccine] or a recent negative PCR test. Mask must be worn at all times and social distancing will be in place. The 2022 edition of [#ICTAF] marks it’s first-ever incarnation as a hybrid fair. The fair will showcase works by over three hundred artists represented by more than fifty nationalities and this work will be in view at the convention centre. That is first prize to be able to attend and walk into the beautifully appointed exhibition spaces and to mingle with artists, curators and visitors. However, building on the success of the virtual Fair in 2021, the organisers are hosting digital access, in tandem with the physical in-person event. The digital edition does not include walkabouts, talks. There is no VIP Vernissage on the digital platform. However, the digital platform provides a wonderful opportunity browse the work on show and to also purchase. Details as to how to access the digital platform, scroll down to box with ticket details. Info as supplied:

Largest contemporary art fair in Africa

Investec Cape Town Art Fair offers an intimate experience of the largest contemporary art fair in Africa, in one of the world’s most vibrant art cities. With over 98 local and international exhibitors, from 20 different countries, including 17 first-time participants and a supportive local art community, the fair provides a platform for collectors, galleries, curators, artists, and art journalists from around the globe to engage and create connections. Investec Cape Town Art Fair has proven to be the place where the fast-growing African art market and the international art world meet.

Over the past year and a half, the art world has transformed itself and adapted to our shifted way of thinking and doing, as a result of Covid-19. Investec Cape Town Art Fair assures you of our willingness to aid you in sustaining visibility, momentum, and presence; with utmost sensitivity around the impact that this time has brought. Therefore, Investec Cape Town Art Fair’s focus for its ninth edition is shared-support, collaboration, and inspiring new initiatives to ensure momentum and establish a support system amongst exhibitors. We believe in the art fair model to bring people together to connect, converse and contemplate at the forefront of contemporary art.

The 2022 edition of the fair looks profoundly to the notion of collaboration across aspects of Investec Cape Town Art Fair with the intention of opening up a dialogue and a shared support structure, with an exchange of ideas, research, artists, strategies and resources. We look forward to welcoming you to the 9th edition taking place between February 18 and 20, 2022, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Health and safety

Covid-19 precautions are to ensure our visitors’ safety will be prioritized. This will include but is not limited to:

• It will be mandatory for all visitors to wear masks indoors.
• All visitors to present proof of full vaccination status in paper or digital application, OR present proof of a negative Covid-19 test result (e.g., PCR test) taken within 72 hours of entering the CTICC.
• On-site rapid tests will be available, at the cost of the guest.
• All visitors will be asked to practice social distancing.
• Onsite sanitation stations will be available.

Further details regarding safety protocols will be provided to all visitors and participants via email in the weeks leading up to the fair. It is to be noted that the safety regulations that are put forward can continue to change in relation to the spread of Covid-19. To ensure the utmost safety of all visitors and staff onsite, Investec Cape Town Art Fair will adapt our protocols in compliance with the recommendations provided by state regulations. 

Parking

Parking at the Cape Town International Convention Centre is available to the public for a fee. Taxis, ride sharing services and chauffeurs may make use of the drop off lanes across from the Westin Hotel.

Food and drink

A variety of food and drinks are available for purchase inside the CTICC. Coffee, teas, cold drinks, as well as full bar service are also available for purchase. The vendors accept credit cards or cash.

Where to stay

For assistance with flight bookings, hotel deals, transfers, etc get in touch with our concierge partner: Heidi@tourdafrique.co.za

❇Sponsored feature. Featured image: Everard Read – Daniel Naude, Study For Portrait 1. Homing Pigeon, 2016. C-PRINT, ED OF 7, 100 X 125cm. Images supplied by Investec Cape Town Art Fair.