1-54 Spotlight, our captivating video & interview series that delves into the extraordinary stories behind our remarkable artists, returns. This unique series showcases the creativity, innovation and personalities of some of
Clay Apenouvon was born in 1970 in Togo, where as a child he had a conflicting relationship with the school institution. In 1992 he left Togo for Paris, where he
INFINIMENT COTY PARIS As the parent brand of modern perfumery, Coty wrote the codes of what fragrance means today. Its bottles are not mere containers, but objects of beauty in
1-54 New York returns this May 2024! 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is thrilled to announce the return of 1-54 New York, from 1-4 May 2024, it’s largest edition to
1-54 Presents, the new programme of curated exhibitions by 1-54 Contemporary African Art, is thrilled to announce 1-54 Presents Hong Kong, its third iteration and first ever in Asia.
1-54 is pleased to announce its partnership: Fondation TGCC is honored to endorse 1-54 as a steadfast sponsor from its inaugural edition in Marrakech. Established in 2017, Fondation TGCC is
1-54 is excited to announce its collaboration with Istituto Marangoni for 1-54 Marrakech 2024. Join us for a talk on ‘Art and Fashion: Weaving Heritage into Aesthetics’ organized by Istituto
1-54 is proud to once again be partnering with Audi Maroc for 1-54 Marrakech 2024. Audi maintains a creative dialogue with art and design: Art is created on the pulse
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, is delighted to announce details of the upcoming Marrakech edition from 8-11 February 2024 (8 & 9 – VIP days, strictly by invitation). For the
Discover 1-54 Spotlight, a captivating new video & interview series content, delving into the extraordinary stories behind 1-54’s remarkable projects. This unique series not only showcases the creativity and innovation
October 2023 saw 1-54 London return to Somerset House for the 11th consecutive year. Revisit the 2023 London fair virtually below!
1-54 x Hassan Hajjaj Hassan Hajjaj has partnered with 1-54 to produce a limited edition print to raise funds for those affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco in September.
Browse and buy artworks from 1-54 London via Artsy, the world’s most trusted art marketplace. Explore the fair by gallery or artwork, and use Artsy’s AR tools to view
1-54 x Hassan Hajjaj at 1-54 London 2023 Hassan Hajjaj is partnering with 1-54 to produce a limited edition print to raise funds for those affected by the devastating earthquake
1-54 x Fedrigoni x Alfie Kungu Fedrigoni Group is synonymous with excellence in the production of specialty papers for fine arts, high-end publishing, packaging, and self-adhesive materials, with the aim
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair will return to Somerset House for its eleventh edition from 12 – 15 October 2023 (Press & VIP Preview on 12 October). This year’s edition
For the 2023 edition of the New York Fair, 1-54 was pleased to collaborate with ARTNOIR on a series of events as part of the VIP programme. ARTNOIR is
1-54 New York 2023 is live on Artsy! Explore, connect with, and collect from all the galleries and artists online from 18 – 31 May at artsy.net/1-54.
What inspired the concept behind this exhibition? The exhibition was inspired by conversations I had with Touria and Camille while I was taking part in previous editions of the fair
Delali Ayivi x Togo Yeye, The Dance, 2021, From the series ‘Racines de l’imaginaire’, Pigment inkjet print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic, 90x60cm – Ed 3. Courtesy of Galerie Number 8.
Ousmane Bâ, Les Combattants, 2022, Canvas, Sumi, Japanese pigment on washi, (Japanese paper), 140 cm x 200 cm. Courtesy of Galerie Atiss Dakar Ousmane Bâ was born and raised in
Lulama Wolf, Is this still life? IV (amandla amakhulu), 2022, Acrylic and sand on canvas 120 x 120 cm. Courtesy of THK Gallery. Wolf interrogates the pre-colonial African experience through
1-54 NEW YORK 2023 WILL COME BACK MAY 2023! 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora, is
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in London, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to return to Somerset House with its flagship edition over the course of four days from 13 – 16
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora, is delighted to announce its in-person return to Marrakech after
You are a self-taught photographer; how did you get into this medium? I have read that also your mom used to be a photographer; did she transmit to you her
PORTALS Text by Kristi Ann Jones, Loft Art Gallery Draw me a door. Yes, you can touch it. Feel the imperfection, the irregular edges of the wool and the palm.
You studied business administration; what got you into the arts and made you stay? The search of the spirit; I believe that the artistic and creative space is the space
We are proud that our founder Touria El Glaoui is part of the committee for Zeitz MOCAA’s first annual fundraiser Gala + Party, taking place on Saturday, 19 November 2022!
Project Aikido – Black Rock City The mission of Burning Man Arts is to change the paradigm of art from a commodified object to an interactive, participatory, shared experience of
Thanks to 1-54’s long-standing partnership with Artsy, 1-54 London continues online until 31 October. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, connect with, and collect from all 1-54 London exhibitors and artists
1-54’s Momentous First Decade Text by Dr. Tom Flynn This year 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is celebrating its tenth birthday. This is a cause for celebration. Ten years is
For this edition, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage group will be presenting at the fair their exclusive bottles Château des Laurets Baron Edmond de Rothschild The Time 2018. Especially created by the
“The plurality and diversity within African cultures is simply staggering.“ André Magnin What led you to start your artistic career and become – as you once said – a “ferryman”,
A Top Ten for Ten Years by Omar Kholeif, Curator of 1-54’s London 2022 Forum The last decade has not always been easy. At times, it has felt as if
Grada Kilomba, O Barco/ The Boat, 2021, Performance and Installation view at MAAT, Lisbon for BoCA, 2021. Photo by Bruno Simão. Courtesy of the Artist. You come from the world
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in London, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to return to Somerset House with its flagship edition over the course of four days from 13 – 16
This year, the 1-54 Annual Book celebrates our 10-year anniversary! This unique oeuvre, in addition to consolidating all the artists, galleries, programming, and knowledge platformed at and presented by 1-54
Chop Bar by Akwasi Brenya-Mensa Chop bars. the roadside joints dishing out healthy portions of starch and wonder: banku, fufu, omo tuo, pounded by sinewy arms and used to mop
Papercup, an art bookshop and café located in Beirut, was founded in 2008 and quickly became one of the symbols of the revival of art and culture in the Lebanese
In collaboration with Code Green, the 1-54 Genesis Collector Pass provides exclusive access to Genesis NFT drops by artists who have shown regularly at 1-54 and are part of the fair’s ecosystem. Launching
Children of the Diaspora will be an exhibition displaying an integral presentation of artists living and practising in the UK within the context of the global contemporary African and Caribbean
HOME is excited to present a new solo exhibition by Alfie Kungu, developed through an exploration of process. This new body of works see Kungu experiment with techniques that through
Returning as a Bronze Sponsor for 1-54 London 2022, Nando’s will present work for sale by two Southern African artists: Adolf Tafadzwa Tega and Nkoali Nawa. Nando’s was founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, in collaboration with artist and polymath Hassan Hajjaj, is proud to present “Love Letter,” a specially blended tea that captures the diversity of the African
Grada Kilomba’s large-scale installation and performance O Barco / The Boat, is a striking 32-metre-long sculpture composed of 140 wood blocks, the configuration of which outlines the lower ‘hold’ of
“On a daily basis, I walk a lot, take photos and collect images from old books, generally low quality black and white photos. All this helps me to have different
“When I was at art school one of my tutors said to me ‘you’re only as good as your last collection’. There is an element of truth in that, so
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is partnering with Code Green and Christie’s for a selection of NFTs to be presented at the Trespassing auction taking place from 8 – 21
1-54 returns to London for its 10th anniversary! This year, we’ll present an international line-up of more than 50 galleries and over 130 artists from Africa and its diaspora! 1-54
Hello, my name is Dustin Yellin, I’m a mammal, I wander the world looking for bodies of water. I make many things, I make maps of consciousness, I make poodles
For this month’s Insider Newsletter, focusing on Pride, we asked visual poet and activist Haneem Christian to write an open letter exploring their feelings and thoughts surrounding this Pride month.
