The Manor named as the official media partner for Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025

The much anticipated Investec Cape Town Art Fair is returning for its 12th edition at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 21 – 23 February. This monumental iteration features 500 artists and 58 nationalities, representing a dynamic cross-section of global contemporary art, spanning cities such as Abidjan, Barcelona, Berlin, Cairo, Cape Town, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Kampala, Kuwait City, Lagos, London, Luanda, Maputo, Modica, Paris, Tokyo, and Windhoek. The Investec Cape Town Art Fair continues to cement its position as a premier platform for critical dialogue and intercultural exchange and The Manor is honoured to be an official media partner for this year’s extraordinary display of contemporary art.

The theme for this year’s Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025 is ‘PLAY’ — a concept that invites artists, curators and guests to embrace informal experimentation and the joy of discovery. This ambitious theme embodies the limitless potential of art to surprise, engage, challenge traditional boundaries, and invite active participation. As the underlying influence for the fair’s curated sections, PLAY will be explored in distinct yet interconnected ways: Play as an action, filled with spontaneity and delight, play as a game, offering an open-ended journey of exploration, and play your role, using art as an active tool in new and unexpected ways to shape culture and values and to foster dialogue.

PLAY is framed as a dynamic force — disrupting the constraints of structure and predictability, positioning itself as a pioneer of spontaneity, innovation, and relationality. Rooted in curiosity and action, it underscores art’s capacity to dismantle barriers, initiate critical discourse, and reimagine collective experiences.

The Manor is delighted to be the official media partner for this year’s showcase, bringing its distinct lens to the forefront of storytelling. With a deep commitment to celebrating African creativity and creating meaningful dialogue within the art world, The Manor will provide exclusive insights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage of the fair’s exhibitions and events. Through its multiple platforms, The Manor aims to amplify the voices of artists and curators shaping the contemporary art landscape, both locally and globally, highlighting the transformative power of art. This partnership marks The Manor’s dedication to elevating cultural conversations and positioning African artistry within a global context.