RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 returns to Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg from 21 to 23 May for its fifth edition.

The fair has become one of South Africa’s most distinctive contemporary art events, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, curators, cultural partners and art lovers from across Africa and the African diaspora.

Unlike a conventional fair inside a neutral exhibition hall, RMB Latitudes takes place across the historic terraced gardens and architecture of Shepstone Gardens. The setting gives the event a more immersive rhythm, combining indoor exhibition spaces, outdoor installations, garden routes, conversations and social encounters.

The fair is presented by the team behind Latitudes Online in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank. Its model prioritises exchange, sustainability, long-term visibility and meaningful engagement with contemporary African art.

For ArtExpoWorld readers, RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 is important because it offers a warmer, more exploratory alternative to the standard commercial art-fair format.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 will take place over five days when previews are included.

The RMB Vernissage is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 May, from 16:00 to 21:00.

A second Vernissage will take place on Thursday, 20 May, from 14:00 to 21:00.

Public access begins on Friday, 21 May, from 12:00 to 19:00.

Saturday hours are from 10:00 to 19:00.

Sunday hours are from 10:00 to 17:00.

The fair presents contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora through galleries, independent artists, curatorial projects, and cultural partnerships.

Visitors can expect painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, ceramics, editions, installations, works on paper, design objects, and outdoor projects that respond to the unique garden setting.

Shepstone Gardens allows the fair to avoid the cold, repetitive atmosphere of many convention center events. Artworks can appear in rooms, courtyards, terraces, garden paths, and architectural corners.

This creates a slower, more atmospheric visitor experience. The setting encourages discovery rather than simple booth-by-booth consumption.

The final 2027 exhibitor list, curatorial program, talks, and ticket information will be announced closer to the event.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 Event Overview

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 – Contemporary African Art in Johannesburg

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 will be the fifth edition of the event and will again take place at Shepstone Gardens, where indoor and outdoor spaces are used together as part of the fair experience.

Dates:

21 May 2027 - 23 May 2027

Location:

Shepstone Gardens, 12 Hope Road, Mountain View, Johannesburg, South Africa

Mission:

The mission of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 is to create a serious but accessible platform for contemporary art from Africa and the diaspora. The fair connects artists and galleries with collectors, institutions, advisers and new audiences. It also supports long-term visibility. This is important because many African artists need not only one exhibition or one sale, but sustained networks that connect studio practice, gallery representation, writing, collecting and institutional recognition. The fair’s model gives space to both galleries and independent artistic voices. This balance is one of its strengths. It recognises that Africa’s art ecosystem includes formal galleries, artist-run initiatives, online platforms, curatorial projects and individual practitioners working outside traditional structures. RMB Latitudes also encourages a more open collector culture. Visitors can ask questions, discover unfamiliar artists and experience contemporary art in an environment that feels less intimidating than many global fairs.

Organizer:

RMB Latitudes Art Fair is organised by Latitudes Online in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank. Latitudes Online operates as a platform for contemporary African art, connecting artists, galleries and collectors through both digital and physical channels. The fair brings this network into a physical environment and creates an annual meeting point in Johannesburg. Its structure combines curated exhibitions, gallery presentations, outdoor installations, cultural partnerships and collector engagement.

Why attend to RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027?

RMB Latitudes is worth visiting because it offers a different kind of art-fair experience.

For collectors, it provides access to contemporary African artists in a curated, intimate setting.

For new buyers, the atmosphere can feel more welcoming than a large commercial hall.

For curators and cultural professionals, the fair offers insight into emerging practices, independent projects and galleries from across the continent and diaspora.

For artists, it provides a valuable view of how contemporary work is displayed, discussed and collected.

For cultural travellers, RMB Latitudes is a strong reason to visit Johannesburg in May and combine the fair with galleries, museums, restaurants and architectural sites.

The fair is especially useful for visitors who want to understand African art beyond the biggest market names.

Its scale encourages attention to smaller projects, younger artists and unexpected encounters.

Ticket Information

General admission costs

Ticket details for RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 have not yet been fully published.

Visitors should wait for the official ticket release.

Preview and Vernissage access may follow different conditions from public admission.

Public tickets are expected for 21–23 May.

Some talks, walkabouts or special events may require separate registration.

Visitors should avoid unofficial resale platforms and use only the official fair ticketing system once it opens.

Getting There:

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 takes place at Shepstone Gardens, 12 Hope Road, Mountain View, Johannesburg.

International visitors normally arrive through O.R. Tambo International Airport.

The journey from the airport to central Johannesburg or northern suburbs depends heavily on traffic.

Taxi, rideshare, hotel transfer or private driver are the most practical transport options for international visitors.

Because there is no parking at Shepstone Gardens, visitors should not plan to drive directly to the venue unless final event guidance changes.

The official Park and Ride service from the Old Edwardian Society in Houghton is likely to be the simplest option for many visitors.

Accommodation

Rosebank is one of the best areas for visitors attending the fair. It has hotels, restaurants, galleries, shopping and good access to several parts of Johannesburg.

Melrose and Illovo are also practical for collectors and business travellers.

Sandton offers international hotels and business facilities, although it may feel less culturally connected to the art scene.

Parkhurst and Parktown North offer restaurants, guesthouses and a more local atmosphere.

Maboneng and Braamfontein may appeal to visitors interested in urban culture, street life and younger creative energy, but transport planning is important.

Choose accommodation with reliable transport access rather than simply choosing the cheapest option.

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History & Context of a RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

Latitudes was founded as a platform for contemporary African art and has developed both online and through physical fair formats.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair has become a major Johannesburg event, with Shepstone Gardens as its defining venue.

Johannesburg is one of Africa’s most important contemporary art cities. It has major galleries, private foundations, artist studios, art schools, auction houses, and museums.

The city’s art scene is shaped by histories of apartheid, mining, migration, urban inequality, political resistance, photography, performance, and experimental cultural production.

Unlike Cape Town, where the coastline and tourism infrastructure strongly shape the art context, Johannesburg’s artistic identity is more closely tied to urban energy, social tension, history, and reinvention.

RMB Latitudes fits this environment well.

It is polished enough to serve serious collectors, but informal enough to make room for discovery, conversation, and a more relaxed relationship with art.

Tips for Visitors of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

Wear comfortable shoes. The fair takes place across gardens, terraces, and indoor spaces, so there is a lot of walking.

Do not rush. The setting rewards slow looking.

Plan transport carefully. The organisers note that there is no parking at Shepstone Gardens.

Visitors arriving by Uber can be dropped off and picked up outside the venue.

The fair provides a free Park and Ride service from the Old Edwardian Society in Houghton, with transport to and from Shepstone Gardens.

Check the final 2027 programme before travelling.

Talks, walkabouts, performances, and special events may happen at specific times.

Collectors should ask galleries about artist biographies, materials, prices, provenance, framing, and shipping.

For editions and prints, confirm edition size, signature, numbering, and certificate details.

Tips from the ArtExpoWorld

Do not approach RMB Latitudes as a smaller substitute for a conventional fair.

Its strength is the opposite: it has its own character.

The garden setting, the slower rhythm, and the mixture of galleries and independent voices give the fair a different emotional texture.

For ArtExpoWorld, RMB Latitudes is valuable because it shows that an African art fair does not need to copy European convention-centre models to be serious.

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Editor’s Note

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 matters because it makes contemporary African art feel present, social and alive rather than trapped inside a standard booth system.

For ArtExpoWorld, the fair’s greatest strength is atmosphere with substance. The garden setting attracts attention, but the real value lies in the artists, galleries and collectors who use that setting to build serious relationships.

Johannesburg gives the fair its edge. This is not a decorative city, and its art scene is not built on easy beauty alone.

RMB Latitudes 2027 is an essential event for visitors who want contemporary African art with intimacy, discovery and a strong sense of place.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 Event Overview

RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027 – Contemporary African Art in Johannesburg

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Location:

Why attend to RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027?

Ticket Information

Getting There:

Accommodation

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Gallery: RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

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History & Context of a RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

Tips for Visitors of RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2027

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