EDITORIAL

Latitudes recently installed a new large-scale mural  in a Johannesburg campus community.

RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a mentorship initiative designed to support early-career curators from Africa through hands-on experience, peer engagement, and professional development - apply today!

Now in its fourth year, RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is proud to announce a new partnership with Art School Africa, a registered non-profit organisation committed to rethinking arts education across the continent.

With art dotted in every nook and cranny of the sprawling Shepstone Gardens during this fair, visitors could easily get lost in discovering art.

The inaugural Creative Connections offered a unique moment for organisations, spanning across 18 broad sectors, to engage with over 50 participating galleries, while also building networks that strengthen the wider arts ecosystem. The networking session allowed leaders across the arts, corporate, and public sectors to come together in support of collaboration and cultural exchange.

We are excited to announce that Lexus, in addition to providing private chauffeured drives to RMB Latitudes Art Fair, presents the second year of the Lexus Best Stand Award, which celebrates the Best Stand at RMB Latitudes 2025.

With ‘Art Meets’, technology becomes a force for positive social impact, spreading culture widely in the region and contributing to a more favourable environment for artistic exploration and growth.

The phrase “affordable art” has a complex history within the art market. Local and international art fairs that have, at various times, attached "affordable" to their events have sometimes drawn the ire of art dealers and confused or alienated collectors.

Latitudes recently installed a new large-scale mural  in a Johannesburg campus community.

RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a mentorship initiative designed to support early-career curators from Africa through hands-on experience, peer engagement, and professional development - apply today!

The inaugural Creative Connections offered a unique moment for organisations, spanning across 18 broad sectors, to engage with over 50 participating galleries, while also building networks that strengthen the wider arts ecosystem. The networking session allowed leaders across the arts, corporate, and public sectors to come together in support of collaboration and cultural exchange.

The phrase “affordable art” has a complex history within the art market. Local and international art fairs that have, at various times, attached "affordable" to their events have sometimes drawn the ire of art dealers and confused or alienated collectors.

USURPA and RMB Latitudes proudly present a solo presentation by Mary Sibande: A Queen Never Dies.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair invited acclaimed architecture and interior design studio Boogertman + Partners – one of Africa’s largest architectural firms – to design the lounge in the centre court at this year’s fair.

Each year, the outdoor spaces of Shepstone Gardens become the largest exhibition space at RMB Latitudes — an immersive garden of art, nature and discovery. This year, in response to the ever-pressing global climate emergency, RMB Latitudes, The Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa and ORMS present a powerful outdoor activation by artists Thirza Schaap and Nina Barnett.

RMB Latitudes Art Fair's Independent Artist Exhibition, AKA: INDEX is a platform to give exposure to independent artists, who often have to create their own networks and methods for getting their work seen by audiences. This year's exhibition is curated by Bonolo Kavula, and titled Invisible Thread.

The phrase “affordable art” has a complex history within the art market. Local and international art fairs that have, at various times, attached "affordable" to their events have sometimes drawn the ire of art dealers and confused or alienated collectors.

Latitudes has always aimed to be an accessible art space. That means making it easier to collect — and more sustainable for artists to create. That’s why we’ve partnered with Africa Collect, offering automated instalment payments from R1,000 to R50,000 ex. VAT over up to 12 months. 

Bella Knemeyer merges her background in sculpture and landscape architecture to explore urban narratives and material flows.

In some way, the presence of a painting on every wall — from the pristine white finish of a gallery to the prehistoric archive of a cave — can be somewhat overwhelming. How has the language of paint transcended race, time, geography and cultural context?

As someone who comes from a creative industry you would think that I would have always been drawn into the art space, but like many others I have always found galleries, let alone art collecting, to be a space which intimidated me greatly.

In this exclusive interview, collector Annicia Manyaapelo shares her journey through the art world, as well as invaluable advice on collecting.

As art fairs tend to be staged inside convention centres it is rare to encounter works that are fitting to the environment – unless they happen to offer a wry commentary on art fair culture. This is what is special about Shepstone Gardens and this fair – the myriad of buildings and spaces lend themselves to particular works being shown in them.

As gifting season hurtles towards us, Mary Corrigall asks the question – is it possible to buy art that you love, and is also a good investment? Whether you're shopping for yourself or for a loved one, Corrigall gives key advice on how to go about choosing a work, and offers up a holiday wish list of her own.

Latitudes recently installed a new large-scale mural  in a Johannesburg campus community.

With art dotted in every nook and cranny of the sprawling Shepstone Gardens during this fair, visitors could easily get lost in discovering art.

The inaugural Creative Connections offered a unique moment for organisations, spanning across 18 broad sectors, to engage with over 50 participating galleries, while also building networks that strengthen the wider arts ecosystem. The networking session allowed leaders across the arts, corporate, and public sectors to come together in support of collaboration and cultural exchange.

We are excited to announce that Lexus, in addition to providing private chauffeured drives to RMB Latitudes Art Fair, presents the second year of the Lexus Best Stand Award, which celebrates the Best Stand at RMB Latitudes 2025.

With ‘Art Meets’, technology becomes a force for positive social impact, spreading culture widely in the region and contributing to a more favourable environment for artistic exploration and growth.

The phrase “affordable art” has a complex history within the art market. Local and international art fairs that have, at various times, attached "affordable" to their events have sometimes drawn the ire of art dealers and confused or alienated collectors.

rain, in proud partnership with the RMB Latitudes Art Fair, will return as the official 5G connectivity partner for the 2025 event in Johannesburg. Taking place at the iconic Shepstone Gardens from 23 – 25 May.

Yes, RMB Latitudes is an art fair – but it’s also a celebration of lifestyle, creativity, and community. Set in the lush, terraced gardens of Shepstone Gardens this May, the fair unfolds under crisp autumn skies, offering more than just a visual feast. It’s a full-day experience that invites you to linger: to taste, sip, explore and unwind.

To build excitement for this year's Art Fair, we've created a captivating video campaign, casting a bright light on the insights and influence of six key individuals within the dynamic landscape of contemporary art in South Africa. Join the video campaign's Art Director, Chelsea Selvan and filmmaker Jarred Figgins as they visit artist studios and the homes of private art collectors, capturing the rich interplay between creation, curation and collecting.

USURPA and RMB Latitudes proudly present a solo presentation by Mary Sibande: A Queen Never Dies.