This year, for the first time, 1:54 will be presenting a programme of public events that will take place at Somerset House throughout the whole duration of the fair.
Don’t miss your chance to meet some fantastic artists and hear them talk about their work!
Take a look at 1:54’s programme of public events listed below. They are all free of charge with a 1:54 ticket, just make sure you reserve your spot by booking online.
Thursday 6 October
14:00 – 15:00
STUDIO VISIT: Larry Achiampong
Meeting point at the 1:54 VIP Desk
15:00 – 15:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Victor Ehikhamenor
1:54, Booth G5, Gallery of African Art
17:30 – 18:00
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Namsa Leuba
1:54, Booth G1:1, Art Twenty One
Friday 7 October
12:00 – 12:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Barka
1:54, Booth G3, Galerie Mikael Andersen
14:00 – 14:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Joël Andrianomearisoa
1:54, Booth G18, Tyburn Gallery
15:00 – 15:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Driss Ouadahi
1:54, Booth G30, Caroline Pagés Gallery
16:00 – 16:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Sokari Douglas Camp CBE
1:54, Booth G1A, October Gallery
201 x 72 x 162 cm, Courtesy of October Gallery. Photograph by Jonathan Greet
Saturday 8 October
12:30 – 13:00
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Gideon Mendel
1:54, Booth G29, Axis Gallery
14:00 – 15:00
BOOK PRESENTATION AND SIGNING: Mário Macilau, Growing in Darkness (Kehrer Verlag, September 2016)
1:54 Lounge
15:00 – 15:30
ARTIST ENCOUNTER: Serge Attukwei Clottey
1:54, Booth G31, Gallery 1957
CANCELLED – 16.30 – 17.00
ARTISTS ENCOUNTER: Georgina Maxim, Gareth Nyandoro and Misheck Masamvu
1:54, Booth G26, Village Unhu
Sunday 9 October
12.00 – 13.00
BOOK PRESENTATION AND TALK: Signs of Our Times: From Calligraphy to Calligraffiti (Merrell Publishers, September 2016) with Rose Issa and artist Lutz Becker
1:54 Lounge
