Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026



Cape Town + Beauty:
Welcome to the 13th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. 

Held, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in Cape Town, South Africa, from the 20th to 22nd February 2026, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, once more gave face, to Art and those involved in the global contemporary Art Industry.

Inside of the CTICC, there were Talks, Workshops, Art Walks, Performances, and a Capsule-design section.

Beyond this venue, there were Pop-up Exhibitions, Dialogues, Walks and Activations, across the city's many Galleries and Museums, that highlighted, this annual Art event; it's intimate encounters and human connection, for Art lovers of and Artists.

With hundreds of Art pieces on display, the 34,000 visitors who attended the three day event, from Friday to Saturday, were spoilt for choice.

There were 126 exhibitions, from 34 global cities, and the works of 490 artists, brought an inspiration of new ideas and  innovation, via the theme of this year's Investec Cape Town Art Fair,  " LISTEN " 

One of these artists' featured, was Pierre Louis Geldenhuys. 
A South African, who has, for the past 15 years, explored
Theatre, Fashion, Geometry and Textile Abstraction, while living in Spain.




Represented by The Luisa Pita Gallery , who celebrates its international debut, attending this years' Investec Cape Town Art Fair; Pierre, showcased a work, of Mathematical Precision and Organic Disruption, entitled: "The Planet is Screaming, Listen to Mother Earth." 

Inspired by Arabic Architecture, and working exclusively in Raw Silk, his exhibition, was a Geometric, Textile Absorption with a Ecological Narrative, that reflected the Environmental Rupture, Regeneration, and our Evolving relationship with the Natural world.









Saying;
"I work from a metaphor that I call the ‘delirium of living space’, a critical reflection on the human drive to expand its area of influence and control, often at the expense of nature and environmental balance. 

Through my work, I aim to convey the urgent need to listen to the silent cry of nature and to recognise the pressing responsibility to protect our planet. 

At the same time, I strive to offer an optimistic vision of the world, sending an eco-positive and hopeful message about our shared future." 









A prize giving ceremony was held on Friday, 20th February, with the largest prize selection to date. These awards were:

The RDC Art  Collection Award, was won by Mellaney Roberts.
  
The Tomorrows/Today Prize was won by Chidrim Nwaubani.

The Materiality Prize in partnership with Homo Faber, was won by Amy Rusch.

The ORMS International Photography Prize, was by Sibusiso    Bheka.

The Investec Emerging Artist Award was won by Warren Moon.


A big THANK YOU, to the Sponsors, Partners, Media and Staff, that once again, brought Beauty, Innovation, Connection, and Art, under one umbrella, to the city of Cape Town.

















See you next year, for the 14th edition: 19th to 21st February 2027.
 


If you would like to reach out to the featured Artist, Pierre Louis Geldenhuys:

Instagram: @pierrelouisg



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