Warren Maroon named emerging artist of the year

Cape Town sculptor Warren Maroon has been named the recipient of the 2026 Investec Emerging Artist Award at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. His intricate wall work, Rising Sun (2025), was recognised for its quiet intensity and conceptual precision.

The award, presented during the fair’s 13th edition running from 20 to 22 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, forms part of the fair’s broader mission to elevate early-career South African artists onto a wider international stage.