International Public Art Festival returns to Cape Town from 1 to 5 March for its seventh edition

The International Public Art Festival (IPAF) is back in 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.

This year’s festival will take place at The Company’s Gardens in the heart of the CBD, which will host the starting point of the Public Art Route. Visitors can do the route as a guided tour or with a self-guided map.

According to IPAF co-founder Alexandre Tilmans, “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.”

South African singer-songwriter Msaki is expected to unveil a visual exhibition on IPAF’s opening day. 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.

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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