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FNB Art Joburg 2025
FNB Art Joburg, established in 200 ?(formerly Joburg Art Fair), is Africa?s leading contemporary art fair, showcasing the continent?s vibrant creativity and connecting it to global audiences. Renowned for its focus on innovation and inclusivity, the 2025 edition, themed ?Reimagining Futures,??highlights emerging talent, digital art, and Pan-African collaborations.
  • Main Galleries: 0+ exhibitors, including Goodman Gallery?(Johannesburg), SMAC Gallery (Cape Town), and international players like Galerie Templon(Paris).
  • ALT: Experimental installations and performance art, featuring collectives like The Brother Moves On (ZA).
  • MAX Public Art: Large-scale installations across Johannesburg?s CBD, curated with Artist Proof Studio.

Event Overview

FNB Art Joburg 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

5 September 2025 - 7 September 2025

Location:

Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

Maximize FNB Art Joburg 2025! Execute your plan: Hit Sandton Convention Centre on key dates, grab tickets, spotlight galleries/artists, plus conquer hotels, dining & off-fair culture.
FNB Art Joburg 2025
FNB Art Joburg, established in 200 ?(formerly Joburg Art Fair), is Africa?s leading contemporary art fair, showcasing the continent?s vibrant creativity and connecting it to global audiences. Renowned for its focus on innovation and inclusivity, the 2025 edition, themed ?Reimagining Futures,??highlights emerging talent, digital art, and Pan-African collaborations.
  • Main Galleries: 0+ exhibitors, including Goodman Gallery?(Johannesburg), SMAC Gallery (Cape Town), and international players like Galerie Templon(Paris).
  • ALT: Experimental installations and performance art, featuring collectives like The Brother Moves On (ZA).
  • MAX Public Art: Large-scale installations across Johannesburg?s CBD, curated with Artist Proof Studio.

Mission:

Amplify voices from the continent and diaspora, prioritizing underrepresented regions like West and North Africa

Organizer:

Affordable Art Fair (global franchise with fairs in 10+ cities worldwide).

Why attend to FNB Art Joburg 2025?

Special Projects
  • ?AI & Ancestry?: Collaborations between African coders and traditional artisans, blending AI with indigenous practices.
  • Lusophone Focus: Spotlight on Angolan and Mozambican artists, co-curated with Vicente de Sousa Gallery?(Luanda).
  • FNB Art Prize Exhibition: 2025 shortlisted artists displayed in a dedicated pavilion.

Programs & Events
  • Talks & Panels: Discussions on ?Decolonizing Digital Art? with speakers like Dr. Njabulo Ndebele?and Wangechi Mutu.
  • Film Screenings: African sci-fi shorts and documentaries at The Bioscope Independent Cinema.
  • Workshops: Printmaking, NFT creation, and youth-led mural painting.

Ticket Information:

  • General Admission: ZAR 150 (~$ USD)
  • VIP Pass: ZAR 1,200 (early access, lounge, catalog)
  • Free Entry: Students, under 1 s, and public art zones

Getting There:

  • Gautrain: Sandton Station (5-min walk to venue).
  • Parking: Secure on-site parking (ZAR 50/day).
  • Shuttle Buses: Free from key locations like Maboneng Precinct.

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History of FNB Art Joburg 2025

  • 200 ?2015: Launched as Joburg Art Fair, quickly becoming a platform for South African artists like Zanele Muholi and Mary Sibande.
  • 2016: Rebranded as FNB Art Joburg with First National Bank as title sponsor, expanding to include international galleries.
  • 2020?2022: Pivoted to hybrid formats during COVID-19, introducing FNB Art Joburg Online and VR gallery tours.
  • 2023?2024: Launched ALT, a section for experimental art, and MAX, a public art program in Johannesburg?s CBD.
  • 2025: Celebrates its 17th edition with a focus on AI, sustainability, and Lusophone Africa (Angola, Mozambique).

Mission of FNB Art Joburg 2025

FNB Art Joburg 2025 is committed to:
  1. Elevate African Narratives: Amplify voices from the continent and diaspora, prioritizing underrepresented regions like West and North Africa.
  2. Innovate with Technology: Integrate AI, NFTs, and VR to explore new artistic frontiers.
  3. Foster Accessibility: Offer free entry to students, subsidized tickets, and multilingual guided tours.
  4. Promote Sustainability: Achieve carbon-neutral certification via solar energy and recycled materials.
  5. Drive Economic Growth: Support African galleries and artists through grants like the FNB Art Prize (ZAR 100,000).

Tips for Visitors of FNB Art Joburg 2025

  • Dress Smart-Casual: Johannesburg?s spring weather can be unpredictable?layer clothing.
  • Local Eats: Try Maboneng?s Market on Main?or Sandton?s Marble Restaurant?for modern African cuisine.
  • Safety: Use Uber/Bolt for evening travel; avoid walking alone in non-tourist areas.

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