The first Joburg Art Fair paired commerce with a curatorial challenge

THE STORY, IN BRIEF

Simon Njami's As You Like It accompanied the first Joburg Art Fair at Sandton Convention Centre in March 2008. The exhibition featured artists including Jellel Gasteli, Bili Bidjocka, Michèle Magema and Amal Kenawy. In an April review, Jacki McInnes considered its attempt to separate artworks from the meanings and prices assigned by galleries and critics. She questioned whether the selection achieved that aim, while finding the debate about artistic value worth pursuing.

Summarised from ArtThrob · Jacki McInnes. AFROSCOPE Daily has not independently reported this story.