Offering insights into relevant topics and burning issues in the art world, there's something of interest to artists, curators, collectors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. Along with the talks, TAF also offers daily walkabouts of the fair at Oxford Parks using wireless headsets guided by art experts and art collectors. There are spaces for 20 people per walkabout and as with the TAF talks, the walkabouts are free with your ticket to the fair but booking is essential.
Here's a look at what's coming up on the TAF Talks programme to plan your visit around:
FRIDAY JULY 22
12:00 Into the Metaverse – understanding the world of NFTs and what it means to invest in culture through the virtual.
14:00 Art as practice: building a career in the arts
15:00 Biennales Fairs & Production: Understanding the cultural landscape through major events and festivals.
SATURDAY JULY 23
12:00 More than a flag pole: Solutions for owning SA's cultural future.
14:00 Fashion, Photography & Art: Intersecting knowledge, culture, and creativity.
16:00 Collecting with purpose: Starting and building your collection through passion, purpose, and affordability.
17:00 Off the Grid: Finding space for the misrepresented.
SUNDAY JULY 24
11:00 The Alchemy of Colour: Understanding colour in art.
12:00 Johannesburg as a melting pot of cultural hubs
14:00 Portraiture vs Abstraction: Understanding the trends, thematics, and stylization of portraiture and abstract work/painting.
TICKETS
Tickets for the fair cost R150 online or R180 at the door per day or R300 for a three-day weekend pass. Thursday July 21 is the exclusive VIP First Access event. VIP First Access day tickets cost R500 (open 10:00–16:00 including coffee and cake). Tickets for the VIP First Access Cocktail Evening cost R800 (party starts from 18:00 and tickets include food and drinks). Book your tickets online at turbineartfair.co.za.
