Mission & Purpose
JCAF is a philanthropic institution combining academic inquiry, a platform for museum-quality exhibitions and an innovative approach to knowledge creation.
Launched in 2020, the Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation (JCAF) is a foundation dedicated to research, technology and art. As a hybrid institution, JCAF combines academic inquiry, a platform for museum-quality exhibitions and an innovative approach to knowledge production in the Global South. Our ethos is to advance the appreciation of modern and contemporary art through the production, sharing and preservation of knowledge from the South.
JCAF is a non-collecting foundation that does not own art or house a private art collection. Our exhibitions are curated according to a theme and supported by a public programme that includes lectures, talks, performances, workshops and podcasts. We publish a journal that follows a structured research methodology, and our programmes and publications are offered for free to the public.
We explore the intersection of art and technology to create an integrated and immersive experience for our visitors. As a future-oriented institution, JCAF engages with leading thinkers, artists, professionals, scientists and the broader public to build a knowledge community. In doing so, we aim to foster meaningful encounters between visitors and artworks, while promoting intellectual exploration and encouraging collective engagement across disciplines.
