Spanning talks, public lectures, visual essays, and guided walkabouts, the AUX section, sponsored by iTOO Artinsure, will explore a plethora of topics including safeguarding collections, artist patronage as well as the position of practices that centre lens-based mediums.
Says iTOO Artinsure Product Head, Gail Bosch: “iTOO Artinsure is delighted to form a part of the FNB Art Joburg sponsorship again this year. We are committed to demystifying the art market through education and making art accessible to all types of collectors, whilst supporting the holistic African art ecosystem with our bespoke insurance solutions.”
Friday
11:30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Frederico Freschi
12.30 | Insurance Valuations and Collection Keeping
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists: Gail Bosch, Susie Goodman, Karabo Morule
Moderated by Susie Goodman
13.30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Phokeng Setai
14:30 | Sounding Venice: On this years South Africa Pavilion
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists: Portia Malatjie, Molemo Moila, Nare Mokgotho and Siwa Mgoboza
Moderated by Portia Maalatjie
16:00 | Artist Patronage
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists: Ayana Jackson, Blessing Ngobeni and Zanele Muholi
Moderated by Kimberly Drew
17:30 | Your History with Me: The Films of Penny Siopis (book launch + panel discussion)
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists: Penny Siopis, editor Sarah Nuttall and contributing writer Sinazo Chiya
Saturday
11:30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Ashraf Jamal
11:30 | Open Studios to Ellis House from FNB Art Joburg
Here, guests will have the opportunity to engage with the 2024 DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award Winner, Tshepo Bopape
Address: Ellis House Art Building, 23 Voorhout St, Bertrams (A shuttle will leave the Sandton Convention Centre at 11:30)
11:30 | Open Studios to Ellis House from FNB Art Joburg
Here, guests will have the opportunity to engage with The Myth of a Woman, a group show curated by Keke Mkadimeng.
Address: Ellis House Art Building, 23 Voorhout St, Bertrams (A shuttle will leave the Sandton Convention Centre at 11:30)
12:30 | Mmakgabo Mmapula Mmangankato Helen Sebidi in her own words
Venue: AUX Theatre
Mmakgabo Mmapula Mmangankato Helen Sebidi in conversation with Gabriel Baard
13.30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Phokeng Setai
14.30 | What makes a studio? Cultural Exchange as a Necessary Condition
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists: Bongi Dhlomo, Sharlene Khan, Maja Bakken
Moderated by Maria Fidel Regueros
15:00 | Open Studios to Bag Factory from FNB Art Joburg
Address: 10 Mahlathini St, Newtown, Johannesburg (A shuttle will leave the Sandton Convention Centre at 15:00)
15:00 | Open Studios to Ellis House from FNB Art Joburg
Here, guests will have the opportunity to engage with The Myth of a Woman, a group show curated by Keke Mkadimeng.
Address: Ellis House Art Building, 23 Voorhout St, Bertrams (A shuttle will leave the Sandton Convention Centre at 15:00)
15:00 | Open Studios to Ellis House from FNB Art Joburg
Here, guests will have the opportunity to engage with the 2024 DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award Winner, Tshepo Bopape
Address: Ellis House Art Building, 23 Voorhout St, Bertrams (A shuttle will leave the Sandton Convention Centre at 15:00)
16:00 | A case for photography in contemporary Africa art
Venue: AUX Theatre
Panelists | Jabulani Dhlamini, Nono Motloki, Senzeni Marasela, Mzi Khumalo
Moderated by Phokeng Setai
Sunday
11:30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Ashraf Jamal
13.30 | Highlights Tour for Public Visitors
Registration and start point at ITOO Artinsure stand
Hosted by Frederico Freschi