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ARTS AND CULTURE
TURBINE ART FAIR IS ON THE MOVE
RMB Turbine Art Fair (RMT TAF) has moved to a new and bigger venue for the 7th edition of the fair. RMB TAF, since its inception in 201, has grown extensively year on year and 2019 has seen the most substantial fair yet in a new location: 10 Fricker Rd, Illovo. The event was held from 12 to 14 July, with a preview evening on 11 July.
"Our vision for TAF has always been to develop young artists and grow the market for African art and elevate art collecting across a wider market. South Africans have really embraced this fair since the beginning, and we are delighted to be moving to a bigger venue in 2019. Visitors will be able to view exciting installations, larger gallery spaces and a more conceptually curated fair but in the relaxed environment that has always been the signature of Turbine Art Fair", says Fair Founder, Glynis Hyslop.
Proudly partnered for a second year by RMB, TAF is a unique South African art collaboration that brings together galleries and artists from around the country to present and sell works. As a talent brand, RMB nurtures and celebrates creativity widely, making this partnership a natural extension of the Bank's respect for the possibilities that creativity unleashes. Enabling access to the arts by supporting and exposing emerging artists, attracting diverse audiences and existing and new collectors, demonstrates RMB's commitment to transforming lives through the growth of the creative economy.
"The RMB Turbine Art Fair thoughtfully extends the visual arts market in an environment that is dynamic, accessible and strongly African," says Alison Badenhorst, Head of RMB Corporate Marketing. "Our own art collection is a tangible example of deliberately sharing the creative energy that art naturally inspires. Totaling 2000 works, the inclusiveness of RMB's collection comes from it being sourced locally, thus communicating the shared African story. Not reserved for executive floors, art is generously accessible throughout the offices and in-between spaces across the workplace".
RMB TAF is an all-encompassing cultural experience for visitors, with artisanal food and beverages, vibrant entertainment and an interactive public programme. It differentiates itself from other South African art fairs through its accessible pricing strategy. The selling price of artworks generally falls between R1000 and R50 000, which presents opportunities to savvy investors and new buyers to extend their collections easily, and for new artists to thrive off this talent platform. Galleries representing established and emerging artists, art organisations, collectives, and original projects present their efforts side by side, creating a synergy that is infectious to all who visit.
"Art is a powerful visual communicator, with the ability to represent and comment on Our multicultural reality, recording highs and lows in socioeconomic and political history. Through our sustained interest in the arts and support of this Fair, we are looking to celebrate and reward the unique depth of creative talent that abounds in South Africa and contributes towards building a better future for all," says RMB Chief Risk Officer and Art Collection custodian Gert Kruger.
"The Forum Company is proud cosponsor of RMB TAF. As leaders in the field of hosting and conceptualising events and pop-ups as well as creating timeless shared experiences through sustainability and innovative, iconic spaces we are hugely excited at the prospect of reimagining of 10 Fricker Rd as the 2019 home of one of Johannesburg's much-loved events RMB Turbine Art Fair" concludes Glynis Hyslop.
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Sponsored by RMB Private Bank.
Turbine art fair
As your trusted advisor, RMB Private Bank presents a series of virtual talks by artists and art experts at the 8th edition of the RMB Turbine Art Fair. Taking place virtually in 2020, you will be able to attend talks by everyone from renowned photo journalist Greg Marinovich to one of South Africa's best-known artists, William Kentridge. We look forward to this year's exhilarating speaker line-up.
RMB TAF - where visionaries meet.
RMB TAF 2020 brings you an exciting line up of virtual talks and walkabouts featuring South African celebrities and creatives. Join us for exciting, enlightening talks and guided walkabouts through the online Fair. Proudly sponsored by RMB Private Bank.
Friday 28 August
11:00 - 12:00
Envisioning Art in Your Home
How to enhance your home with art - a guide to decorating your home with your art collection.
Presented by Ockert Dixon (Interior Designer), Michael Chandler (Illustrator) & Paula le Roux (Interior Decorator)
Presented by Ockert Dixon (Interior Designer), Michael Chandler (Illustrator) & Paula le Roux (Interior Decorator)
12:30 - 13:30
Walkabout with Pfunzo Sidogi
Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, Fine & Applied Arts
14:00 - 15:00
Walkabout with Aspasia Karras
Publisher of the Sunday Times Lifestyle Magazine, Edit, Edit Man, Business Day Wanted, and BD Life pages and Sowetan Smag
16:00 - 17:00
Parallel Lives
Gladys Mgudlandlu & Maggie Laubser presented by Wilhelm van Rensburg (Strauss & Co.)
Saturday 29 August
10:00 - 11:00
Walkabout with Johan Thom
Curator - New World Order
11:00 -12:00
Teachers Workshop with Wilhelm van Rensburg
Join Strauss & Co Senior art specialist & Educator Wilhelm van Rensburg as he discusses creative ideas for the art classroom, focusing on the work of Gladys Mudglandlu & Maggie Laubser
11:30 - 12:30
Threaded Vision
Craig Jacobs, Ethical Fashion Designer in discussion with Sharlene Khan, Curator of Woven.
14:00 - 15:00
Woven, Envisioning the World Through Textile
Moderated by Sharlene Khan with Reshma Chhiba, Willemein de Villiers & Mary Sibande.
16:00 - 17:00
Feel it in Your Soul - Collecting from Passion and Vision.
Moderated by Laurice Taitz (Director at In Your Pocket City Guides SA) with Hoosein Mahomed (Lawyer, Collector) and Marieke Norton (UCT Lecturer & Collector)
Sunday 30 August
10:30 - 11:30
Walkabout with Wilhelm Van Rensburg - Strauss Picks
Strauss & Co Art Specialist
12:00 - 13:00
Walkabout with Zanele Kumalo
Founder of Content Studio whatzandidnext
15:00 - 16:00
Becoming a Photographer: The Life and Purpose of a Photojournalist
With Greg Marinovich and Musa Nxumalo.
Monday 31 August
14:00 - 15:00
Walkabout with Londi Modiko
RMB Talent Unlocked Curator
Tuesday 1 September
12:30 - 13:30
Walkabout with Nomaza Nongqunga
Founder of Undiscovered Canvas
14:00 - 15:00
Looking Forward - A Discussion with the Artists
"Looking forward" presents digital and new media art. The Exhibition will showcase one of the best interactions between art and technology. Join us in a discussion with the artists.
16:00 - 17:00
Education in Art; Art Education across South Africa
A conversation between Art Educators in High School, informal art teachers and University lecturers/students with David Andrew.
17:30-18:30
The Southern African Art Economy in Covid-Times
Moderated by Sean O'Toole with Charl Bezuidenhout (WORLDART), Dr Julie Taylor (Guns & Rain) and Lerato Motshwarakgole (Ora Loapi).
Wednesday 2 September
11:00 - 12:00
Alumni Insights
A conversation with TAF Alumni artists and exhibitors; Setlamarago Mashilo (Artist), Kamogelo Masemo & Anastasia Pather (Artist, Project Manager), facilitated by Aysha Waja (RMB TAF fair Manager).
13:00 - 14:30
Finance for Hippies
Finance for Hippies is a fun podcast for artists, creatives and designers wanting to improve their financial literacy and make better decisions about their money.
15:00 - 16:00
Overheard in the Gallery
This project seeks to emphasise the way that in this modern art space, the viewer has become the Art Critic. At different times really funny, and occasionally ironically insightful.
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