FNB Art Joburg

Name: FNB Art Joburg
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Johannesburg

FNB Art Joburg is a prominent contemporary art fair in Africa, returning to Johannesburg for its 19th edition in September 2026. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event showcases leading galleries and artists from across the continent through exhibitions, installations, and talks.

Date: Sep 4-6, 2026
Location: Johannesburg

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Event summary

Highlights

19th edition of Africa's leading contemporary art fair
Solo exhibition by 2026 FNB Art Prize winner Kelebogile Marope
Specialized exhibition sections including ARC and LAB
Open City initiative extending cultural activities across Johannesburg

The 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg features a comprehensive program of contemporary African art, including specialized platforms such as ARC for unconventional works and LAB for emerging hybrid spaces. The event includes large-scale installations, print and publishing projects, and curator-led walkabouts designed to engage the public with the evolving art scene. The 'Open City' initiative further extends the fair's reach by connecting the event to various cultural sites across the wider Johannesburg area.

Central to the 2026 edition is the exhibition of Kelebogile Marope, winner of the 2026 FNB Art Prize, whose practice explores domesticity and labor through the physical properties of the iron. Despite some reviews noting a quieter atmosphere than previous years, the fair remains a key meeting point for collectors, curators, and the public, offering access to works from both established and new-market galleries.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sandton Convention Centre; mg.co.za
Area for browsing nearby events: Johannesburg

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