Event Overview

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

23 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

Location:

Shepstone Gardens, Johannesburg, South Africa

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RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025
Founded in 2020, RMB Latitudes Art Fair has rapidly become Africa?s leading platform for contemporary art, celebrated for its focus on cultural exchange and innovation. The 2025 edition, themed ?Horizons Unbound,??emphasizes Africa?s dynamic role in global art discourse, showcasing works that challenge geographic and conceptual boundaries.
1. Curated Sections
  • Main Galleries: 0+ international galleries (40% African, 60% global), including Goodman Gallery?(ZA), Gallery 1957?(GH), and Sakhile&Me?(DE).
  • Latitudes Focus: Solo presentations by African artists addressing decolonization, diaspora, and ecological resilience.
  • Future Africa: Emerging talents under 30, selected via a continental open call.
  • Design Intersect: Functional art and design from studios like Southern Guild?(ZA) and Nifemi Marcus-Bello?(NG).

2. Special Projects & Commissions
  • ?Ubuntu Archives?: A multimedia installation by Zanele Muholi, mapping queer narratives across Africa.
  • AI Ancestral: Digital collabs between African coders and traditional artisans, blending AI with ancestral craft techniques.
  • Sound of Soil: Interactive soundscapes using soil samples from conflict zones (curated with The Nile Project).

3. Public Programs
  • Talks: ?Rewriting Art History: African Perspectives? with Dr. Chika Okeke-Agulu?(Princeton) and Wangechi Mutu?(Artist).
  • Film Screenings: Retrospective of Mati Diop?s works + short films by African directors.
  • Live Art: Performances by Athi-Patra Ruga?and Njideka Akunyili Crosby.

Mission:

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, under the theme ?Horizons Unbound,??is driven by a transformative vision to redefine Africa?s role in global art ecosystems?while fostering equitable cultural exchange

Organizer:

Latitudes

Key Highlights of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025

1. Curated Sections
  • Main Galleries: 0+ international galleries (40% African, 60% global), including Goodman Gallery?(ZA), Gallery 1957?(GH), and Sakhile&Me?(DE).
  • Latitudes Focus: Solo presentations by African artists addressing decolonization, diaspora, and ecological resilience.
  • Future Africa: Emerging talents under 30, selected via a continental open call.
  • Design Intersect: Functional art and design from studios like Southern Guild?(ZA) and Nifemi Marcus-Bello?(NG).

2. Special Projects & Commissions
  • ?Ubuntu Archives?: A multimedia installation by Zanele Muholi, mapping queer narratives across Africa.
  • AI Ancestral: Digital collabs between African coders and traditional artisans, blending AI with ancestral craft techniques.
  • Sound of Soil: Interactive soundscapes using soil samples from conflict zones (curated with The Nile Project).

3. Public Programs
  • Talks: ?Rewriting Art History: African Perspectives? with Dr. Chika Okeke-Agulu?(Princeton) and Wangechi Mutu?(Artist).
  • Film Screenings: Retrospective of Mati Diop?s works + short films by African directors.
  • Live Art: Performances by Athi-Patra Ruga?and Njideka Akunyili Crosby.

Why attend to RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025?

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

Ticket Information:

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

Getting There:

  • Gautrain: Direct to Sandton Station (5-min walk to venue).
  • Parking: Secure underground parking at Sandton City Mall.

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Mission of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, under the theme ?Horizons Unbound,? is driven by a transformative vision to redefine Africa?s role in global art ecosystems while fostering equitable cultural exchange. Its mission centers on five pillars:

1. Amplify African & Diasporic Voices
  • Elevate contemporary artists, designers, and collectives from Africa and its diaspora as global cultural innovators.
  • Prioritize narratives that challenge colonial legacies, celebrate indigenous knowledge, and explore themes like migration, identity, and ecological justice.

2. Decolonize Art Narratives
  • Dismantle Eurocentric art hierarchies by curating non-linear dialogues between African traditions and global avant-garde practices.
  • Spotlight experimental formats, from ancestral craft reimagined through AI to NFTs rooted in African digital storytelling.

3. Pioneer Sustainable Creativity
  • Lead as Africa?s first carbon-neutral art fair through:
  • Solar-powered exhibition spaces.
  • Zero-waste policies (recycled materials, compostable packaging).
  • Partnerships with eco-artists addressing climate crises.

4. Democratize Access & Education
  • Art for All Initiative: Free workshops, township pop-ups, and subsidized tickets for marginalized communities.
  • Future Africa Program: Mentorship and grants for emerging artists under 30, ensuring intergenerational creative continuity.

5. Bridge Global Divides
  • Foster South-South collaboration via partnerships with Global South biennials (e.g., Kochi-Muziris, Havana).
  • Host the Global Curators Forum, connecting African talent with institutions like Tate Modern and Zeitz MOCAA.

Guiding Philosophy: Ubuntu in Action
?I am because we are.?
The fair operationalizes Ubuntu by:
  • Creating communal spaces for dialogue, not just commerce.
  • Prioritizing collective growth over individual prestige.
  • Ensuring 30% of exhibitors are women, LGBTQ+, or disability-led collectives.

Why This Mission Matters in 2025
  • Cultural Sovereignty: Challenges the tokenization of African art, positioning it as a driver of global trends, not a ?category.?
  • Economic Equity: Redirects art market flows to support African galleries and creators.
  • Innovation: Merges tradition with tech (e.g., AR tours of township murals, blockchain for provenance transparency).

?We?re not just hosting a fair?we?re igniting a renaissance.?? Curatorial Statement, RMB Latitudes 2025

Tips for Visitors of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025

  • Local Currency: Rand (ZAR) preferred; USD/EUR accepted at galleries.
  • Safety: Use Uber/Bolt for evening transport; avoid walking alone after dark.
  • Dining: Try Moyo Sandton for pan-African cuisine near the venue.

Beyond the Fair
  • Johannesburg Art Week: Partner exhibitions at Wits Art Museum and Constitution Hill.
  • Soweto Tour: Visit the Origins Centre and street art in Vilakazi Street.

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