The International Public Art Festival (IPAF) returns to Cape Town for its seventh edition from 1 to 5 March. The festival has grown from a small street art festival to a community of entertainers, experts, performers and local and international artists.
By: Storm Simpson
A CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC ART IN THE HEART OF THE MOTHER CITY
The Company’s Gardens in the heart of the CBD will host this year’s festival and will be the starting point of the Public Art Route, which visitors can do as a guided tour or with a self-guided map.
“We have an iconic landmark as our base and a greater number of artworks on show than ever before. The public can look forward to garden sculptures and even augmented reality works in addition to the large-scale murals that have characterised previous years. What’s more, it’s entirely free to attend,” said IPAF co-founder Alexandre Tilmans.
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MSAKI TO EXHIBIT WORK AT IPAF
South African singer-songwriter Msaki is expected to unveil a visual exhibition on IPAF’s opening day. The SAMA award-winning singer intends to take a music hiatus and focus more on her visual art.
“IPAF really is a celebration of art in its many forms, and I’m proud to be a part of the festivities before I take my music hiatus, returning to the contemporary art side of myself,” she said.
As part of the festivities, expert panels, masterclasses, exhibitions, and outdoor art classes will be held. The nearby Labia Theatre in Orange Street will also host film screenings.
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The City of Cape Town has supported IPAF since its inception in 2017. MayCo Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said partnering with the festival is an opportunity to provide platforms for artists and beautify the City’s public spaces with “breathtaking” murals.
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