FNB Joburg Art Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Credit: MweziNews

The FNB Art Joburg Fair has become one of the continent’s leading celebration of African contemporary art, and this year’s fair marked its 18th edition.

The FNB Art Joburg Fair was just recently concluded with the final day of events held at the Sandton Convention Centre, where hundreds gathered to celebrate African creativity.

The exhibition, which is in its 18th year, champions Pan-Africanism through contemporary African art.

It’s a space where artists, collectors, and enthusiasts meet to share, buy, and discuss the power of art across the continent.

The fair brought together 14 African countries, showcasing over 100 artists through galleries like Stevenson, BKHZ, Goodman Gallery, and Everard Read.

Managing director, Mandla Sibeko, said the curation was intentional, aiming to leave every visitor moved and inspired.

“We made a decision five years ago to make sure it’s curated in such a way that as a customer, old or new, you walk into something and you are completely inspired.”

Beyond the art itself, Sibeko said the fair had evolved into a vibrant cultural moment – filled with food, fashion, music, and connection.

“It gives people the feeling of ‘this is who I am, this is what I love to do and it’s really in us’, reinforcing the styling in the way we package the fair, the communities and across the world and letting them know how dynamic we are. We use a lot of design language and we’re really trying to keep up with the trends.”

He said the fair has positioned South Africa, and the continent, as a growing global cultural asset.