The Turbine Art Fair (TAF15) brought to you by The Forum Company, returns to the iconic Turbine Hall in Newtown for a third year from 16th – 19th July 2015.
TAF15 is a platform for galleries, curators and other art organisations to promote emerging and established talents in an accessible and enjoyable way. In doing this TAF aims to promote new work and talent and to create a new art audience and collector base.
Exhibitors whether galleries, collectives or dealers have been invited to exhibit contemporary artwork priced below R40 000.00. Individual artists are able to participate either as part of a collective or by applying to one of the special projects. TAF15 is a notable event and all applications have been carefully considered to ensure compliance with the core values TAF15 and its organisers.
“Visitors to TAF15 can expect to see over 40 galleries and exhibits showcasing the best contemporary and emerging African talent. TAF is not just an art fair! Visitors to the fair can expect live music daily, artisan food and drink, books and publications children’s programme and much more!” says Glynis Hyslop Managing Director of The Forum Company, the go–to company in Johannesburg for upmarket, stylish and sophisticated events, including conferences and weddings. The Forum Company is the main sponsor and organizer of TAF15.
Visitors will also be able to take part in the daily talk’s programme which will be interactive with influential speakers in the world of art, collecting design.
STAEDTLER will again host TAF’s children’s area allowing young budding “artists” to be creative whilst their parents enjoy the TAF.
“Turbine Art fair is not just an art fair but a lifestyle event! A fabulous showcase of the talent we have in South Africa and a great way to start collecting art in a unique and un-daunting way bringing the best galleries and artists under one roof. Enjoy great food by The Forum Company, live music and meet new and interesting people. All in all a great day out in Jozi!” adds Glynis Hyslop.
PROJECTS AT TAF15
EMERGING ARTIST EXHIBITION– FRESH PRODUCE BROUGHT TO YOU
BY RAND MERCHANT BANK
Turbine Art Fair together with VANSA host Fresh Produce 2015. Curator Zanele Mashumi has selected work by young artists from around South Africa, to be exhibited as part of the Fresh Produce Exhibition at the Turbine Art Fair. Young artists selected will also participate in professional education and mentoring facilitated by Assemblage.
“The Fresh Produce exhibition is focused on giving emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit amongst established artists, galleries and art platforms.
These artists were chosen based on the presentation of work, quality and their professionalism. The important thing was to take these artists and be able to broaden their network through giving them the opportunity at TAF.
This project has been a wonderful experience. Travelling across the country and seeing what this country has to offer and has changed my view in a very positive way. It has exposed me to understanding what’s lacking for artists in the other provinces” says Zanele Mashumi, Curator of Fresh Produce.
About the Curator: Zanele Mashumi
Zanele Mashumi born and raised in Soweto is the founder of Mashumi art Projects. She held several exhibitions at Nex Dor Restaurant, and other areas in Soweto since 2013 till 2014. She curated a solo exhibition of Patrick Kagiso Mautloa during the Joburg week 2014. She has worked as an assistant production curator at the Joburg Art Fair 2012 -2014.She also curated the first pop up gallery in Soweto in 2013 sponsored by Bombay Sapphire. She obtained a qualification in Fine Art at the University of Johannesburg.
Assemblage
Assemblage is a non-profit organisation which intends for the visual arts community of Johannesburg to connect, to share ideas, information and advice and to collaborate. It provides an inclusive forum where visual art students, graduates and professionals can network. Assemblage encourages production, participation, professionalism and the sharing of resources, knowledge and skills. Through an informative website, peer mentoring groups, workshops, group exhibitions, artist studios and other collaborative projects, it hopes to contribute and promote artistic innovation, collaboration and a proactive vibrancy within Johannesburg.
EMERGING PAINTERS: THE GRADUATE SHOW
This exhibition is curated especially for the Turbine Art Fair 2015 and features some of the best post-graduate painting from fine arts departments across South Africa. The following departments are being represented: Michaelis Art School (UCT), Rhodes University, Stellenbosch University, Wits School of Arts (WSOA) and University of Johannesburg (UJ). This will be the first time since 1988 that a graduate exhibition has been done.
There is currently a resurgence in painting as the medium of choice in art schools across the country with some of the most interesting and engaging works produced in this medium on both graduate and post-graduate level. This exhibition is an attempt to track this current phenomenon in South African art departments.
This is an exhibition of young emerging painters who’s work is mature and powerful and with a promising career ahead of them – the perfect moment to invest in promising young artist’s work at an affordable price.
About the curator: Hentie van der Merwe
Hentie van der Merwe is Senior Lecturer and Head of Fine Arts at the Visual Arts Department, Stellenbosch University. He was born in Windhoek, Namibia and studied fine arts at the University of the Witwatersrand where he obtained both his bachelors and masters degrees. Between 2000 and 2002 he attended the Higher Institute for Fine Arts (HISK) in Antwerp and in 2001 the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, USA. He had a number of solo exhibitions in both South Africa and Europe (Tim van Laere Gallery, Antwerp in 2003 and 2005; Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg in 2000, 2003 and 2008; and Galerie Gabriele Rivet, Cologne in 2003 and 2004). He has also taken part in numerous group exhibitions both in South Africa and internationally, some of which were curated by acclaimed international curators such as Jan Hoet (My Private Heroes, MARTa Herford, Germany, 2005) and Okwui Enwezor (Snap Judgements: New Positions in Contemporary African Photography, International Center of Photography, New York, 2006). In 2002 he won the prize for best visual artist at the BIG Torino 2002 International Biennale of Young Art curated by Michelangelo Pistoletto and in 2008 the Sasol Wax Art Award, one of the most prestigious awards in South Africa for professional artists.
JAG EXHIBITION IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRAUSS & CO and ARTINSURE
“I do not seek, I find” (Pablo Picasso) An Exhibition of International Works on Paper from the Johannesburg Art Gallery
Pablo Picasso, Lucien Freud, Salvador Dali, Roy Lichtenstein and Damien Hirst are among the big-name artists featured on a unique exhibition created by the Johannesburg Art Gallery that will be showcased at Turbine Art Fair. Visitors to the will be able to view original drawings, mixed media works and multiples by some of the greatest and most influential international artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries.
The exhibition brings together jewels from the museum’s own exceptional collection in a celebration of the genres and scope of paper works, which are often more affordable and accessible to collectors.
Johannesburg Art Gallery, located in the heart of the city since 1915, has the biggest collection of art in Africa. Visitors to Turbine Art Fair are also invited to attend a talk by Professor Karel Nel, head of acquisitions at JAG. The talk will offer insight into the artists represented as well as how the collection has taken shape over the last hundred years.
TALKS PROGRAMME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTINSURE
Saturday 18 July 2015
Times Speaker Title Description
11:00 to 12:00 Professor Karel Nel The International Modern & Contemporary Collection of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Professor Karel Nel in conversation with Nel Erasmus will explore key works on paper from the JAG collection. Current and historical acquisition strategies will be discussed, with particular reference to the contributions made in the 70’s by JAG’s first female director, Nel Erasmus.
12.30 to 13:30 Mark Attwood and Colbert Mashile Multiples and Editions – The Artists’ Press
Mark Attwood, founder of the Artists’ Press in White River, will talk on the history, evolution and objectives of the studio that specialises in handprinted lithographs and embraces collaboration. Presenting with artist Colbert Mashile, the talk also aims to demonstrate the scope of the medium, to clarify the processes of original printmaking and to encourage collecting works on paper.
14:00 to 15:00 Warren Siebrits interviews Dr Fred Scott The Art of Collecting Two highly regarded collectors, advisors and passionate art advocates in conversation offer personal insights into the creation of meaningful, individual collections.
Warren Siebrits will interview lifelong collector Dr Fred Scott. His unique collection is interwoven with family history and personal relationships with artists.
15:30 to 16:30 Hlengiwe Vilakati (Facilitator)
Benon Lutaaya
Fleur De Bondt
Senzo Shabangu
Louis Olivier
#UNPLUGGED – Young Artists and Arts Professionals in Conversation
Personal stories and anecdotes from up and coming figures who are making waves in the visual arts. Join the conversation, #unpluggedtaf15
Sunday 19 July 2015
Times Speaker Title Description
11:00 to 12:00 Wilhelm van Rensburg and Ruarc Peffers Re-Appraising Pierneef Wilhelm van Rensburg, curator of the major exhibition J.H. Pierneef: A Space for Landscape taking place at Standard Bank Gallery and Ruarc Peffers, Senior Paintings Specialist from Strauss, will discuss the role and relevance of one of South Africa’s most iconic artists.
12.30 to 13:30 Dr Fred Scott interviews Warren Siebrits
Dr Fred Scott interviews Warren Siebrits Two highly regarded collectors, advisors and passionate art advocates in conversation offer personal insights into the creation of meaningful, individual collections.
Dr Fred Scott will interview Warren Siebrits, whose eclectic personal collection has roots in popular culture, challenging the status quo of collectibility and value.
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THE TAF & SYLT EMERGING ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD (TASA)
Sarah Biggs has been awarded the 2015 TAF & Sylt Emerging Artist Residency Award (TASA). She will take up her residency at the Sylt Foundation’s headquarters on the island of Sylt, Germany in early 2016. She will also show her work at the next year’s Turbine Art Fair 2016.
This Residency is awarded annually to an emerging artist living in South Africa as part of Turbine Art Fair and the Sylt Foundation’s Residency Programme. The first winner in 2014 was artist Setlamorago Mashilo from Pretoria.
All the applications received were of a very high standard and were extremely strong contenders for this Award, making the judging panel’s task a difficult one. The five judges consisted of gallerist and art expert Warren Siebrits, artists Usha Seejarim and Andrew Tshabangu, the first TASA winner Stelamorago Mashilo and Glynis Hyslop, Managing Director, The Forum Company, organisers and sponsors of Turbine Art Fair.
The TASA prize will be officially presented during the Turbine Art Fair.
“We were extremely impressed by the high standard and innovative work that was submitted this year. It is very exciting to see the incredible talent of the young artists who are currently shaping the South African market“, says Glynis Hyslop. Managing Director, The Forum Company, organisers and sponsors of Turbine Art Fair.
Sarah Biggs´ TASA Award includes a 2-months residency on the Island of Sylt including a return airfare to Germany, a subsidised apartment with a generous allowance to cover her two month stay. The apartment is fully furnished and situated on the Foundation’s grounds. Her new work will also be shown at TAF 2016.
“The TASA award has found its place within the landscape of the South African contemporary arts. I am really excited that this year’s winner Sarah Biggs will have the chance to engage with the delicate nature of the island through her art and am sure she will profit from the time on Sylt”, says Indra Wussow.
PERFORMANCE ARTIST – Antha Moys The Portrait Exchange
Fuelled by the desire to play with people from all walks of life and inspired by the belief that everyone can draw, Anthea Moys will perform “The Portrait Exchange”. The work is inspired by ideas of exchange, structured interactions, and games. The performance is a portrait exchange between the artist and any willing participant who will sit across from her for a period of time, follow the rules (or break them) and play. After the interaction each will leave with a portrait of the other. It is hoped that the artist’s collection of portraits of herself, drawn by the audience, will grow over time.
The Rules of the Game:
In one minute we both draw each other, but we cannot look at the page whilst we are drawing. After the game we sign, date and exchange drawings: you give me yours and I give you mine.
DATES & TIMES of TAF15
Thursday 16th July: 18h00 – 22h00 Opening Preview Evening (SOLD OUT)
Friday 17th July: 10:00 – 20:00 Public, Pensioners, Scholars & Students. Live music and street-style food from 17h00 – 20h00
Saturday 18th July: 10:00 –18:00
Sunday 19th July: 10:00 –17:00
Ticket Costs: R85
Weekend passes: R180
Preview cocktail event: R495 per person
(Includes welcome drink, wine and cocktail dinner)
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