Travel Program 2025 - 2026
Cape Town
South Africa's dynamic Cape Town is home to Investec Cape Town Art Fair. This art fair brings the international art world together in Africa: more than 100 leading galleries present more than 500 artists from four continents, and is above all a great place to discover artists and galleries from the African continent. Our four-day program includes a.o. visits to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa), the largest museum on the African contintent, studio visits with Cape Town-based artists and a wine tasting and art tour at the Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, about 30 minutes outside of Cape Town. The Spier Collection is South Africa's largest collection of contemporary art. This trip will take place Feb. 20-23, 2025.
Deadline for registration: January 15.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
Riga
Join us for a trip to Riga from 16 - 18 May. Explore the vibrant world of contemporary art at various galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces across Riga, where you can witness innovative works by emerging and established artists alike. We will visit the newest generation of Latvian artists at PILOT, an experimental art space that is part of the Latvian art academy and explore the cities project spaces that are known for operating on the intersection of art, sciences and cutting-edge technologies that give new artistic forms and expressions.
One of the cities most impressive art venues is Zuzeum, originally a cork factory that site been reborn into the hippest art space in Riga. It hosts the private collection of art collector couple Jānis and Dina Zuzāni, showcasing works that span from the 19th century to the present. During our walks in the city we will encounter lots of street art as well, as the city is knows for its colorful murals. A group dinner and welcome drink are included in our program.
Deadline for registration: February 1.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
Berlin
From 20 to 22 June we will visit Berlin to explore the Berlin Biennale, a week after its official opening. The 13th Berlin Biennale - one of Europe’s most prestigious recurring art exhibitions - will be curated by Zasha Colah and will be a city-wide manifestation where artists from all over the globe will showcase their work. The Berlin Biennale is widely considered to be one of the most engaged and experimental biennals and prides itself on showcasing artists who are not yet incorporated into the global art scene and art market. This makes the Berlin Biennial a hotspot for curators, collectors and museum professionals alike. In the months leading up to our trip, the list of participating artists of the Biennial will be announced. Besides our visit to the most interesting exhibitions of the Berlin Biennial, we we also visit several artists in their studios and get a glimpse into the home of a private collector. Drinks on Friday night and a group dinner on Saturday are included in this trip!
Deadline for registration: March 1.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
Liverpool
The Liverpool Biennial is the largest festival of contemporary visual art in the UK, which makes it the perfect occasion to visit the city. Our trip is scheduled from 29 - 31 August, so expect to see a sunny side of the city. The biennial is woven into the city through the many exhibitions at projects spaces and museums, through commissions for art in public space, through residencies and through various long-term projects in collaboration with local communities. During our visit we explore the city through the lens of contemporary art, ranging from a public art tour with works by a.o. Ugo Rondinone, Koo Jeong A and Anthony Gormley. The Biennial is well known for creating new works and exhibitions in surprising locations, which makes this trip a perfect way to explore the city in a different way. Dinner at a great restaurant and a cocktail at an underground location are part of our program.
Deadline for registration: June 1.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
São Paulo
Dive into the vibrant São Paulo Biennial, the second oldest art biennial in the world, exploring the visionary pavilion designed by the iconic architect Oscar Niemeyer. We uncover Sao Paulo’s rich cultural heritage through its significant museum collections and indigenous art, that unveil the diverse narratives that shape this dynamic nation. Besides our visit to the exciting contemporary art that the Biennial has to offer, we will also explore some of the cities top-notch galleries such as Mendes Wood DM, Galeria Jaqueline Martins and Galeria Vermelho.
The São Paulo Biennial features both Brazilian and international artists, and is considered to be one of the most important art exhibits in the country. Curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung is in charge of shaping the program of the 36th edition of the São Paulo Biennial. Ndikung is known for his interdisciplinary approach, weaving together art, technology and critical theory.
Our trip will take place just after the opening of the Biennial, in early October. The exact dates will be communicated once the full program of the Biennial is published.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
Marrakech
In early 2026 we travel to Marrakech, on the occasion of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. The fair will take place both at La Mamounia hotel and multidisciplinary art space DaDa in the heart of the bustling Medina. This exciting expansion demonstrates the fairs commitment to the dynamic Moroccan art scene. As a thriving hub for the continent’s art scene, Marrakech serves as an ideal backdrop for the fair, capitalizing on the city’s creative spirit nurtured by a community of artists, galleries, and institutions.
During our visit we gain insight into the vibrant Moroccan art scene, ranging from visits to the fairgrounds, exploring the studios of local artists and gaining insight into the market with visits to numerous galleries. Our program includes dinner and drinks at several locations in Marrakech that celebrate the rich cultural landscape of the city. The exact dates (late January/early February) and costs will be announced here, in early 2025.
