Hosting its inaugural fair this September Underline is an ‘exhibition platform for independent curators’. The fair gives African art curators an opportunity to present their own exhibition within the fair’s broader curated show. In a change from the classic art fair model which helps galleries forge links within the broader art industry and promote and sell their artists’ work, this fair seeks to empower independent curators and their artists, who aren’t attached to a particular art gallery, by giving them the opportunity to exhibit for free. The exhibitions are complemented by a talks programme focused on curatorial skills and participating curators also have the opportunity to be involved in mentorship.