Listen to the 1-54 Forum London 2021 events on the podcast now!
Continental Drift: A Forum in Motion A reflection by curator Dr.Omar Kholeif Our world leaders are in the middle of a public meeting: A Town Hall. Who will attend in-person?
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1-54 on Artsy is now live
We’re delighted to renew our long standing partnership with Artsy. From Thursday 14 October works from 1-54 will then be available to purchase and view on Artsy for an extended
1-54 London returns to Somerset House 14 – 17 October 2021
VIP & Press previews Thursday 14 October 10:00-18:00 Friday 15 October 10:00-20:00 1-54 London Public days Saturday 16 October 10:00-20:00 Sunday 17 October 10:00-18:00 We are delighted to return to
Explore 1-54 Online, powered by Christie’s
1-54 Online, powered by Christie’s is now live until 17 October! Discover over 500 works from 48 leading international exhibitors showcasing more than 150 artists from 23 countries across Europe,
Atta Kwami (1956 – 2021)
It is with great sadness that we receive and share the news of Atta Kwami’s passing. Atta was a force in and for Ghana’s cultural scene as both a painter
1-54 PRESENTS OSINACHI X CHRISTIE’S NFT SERIES – ‘Different Shades of Water’
1-54 in collaboration with Christie’s presents an auction of Nigerian crypto-artist Osinachi’s NFT series Different Shades of Water. The digital artworks associated with the NFTs will be on view
1-54 Forum Returns for London 2021!
Continental Drift For the ninth year in a row, 1-54 will be accompanied by 1-54 Forum, the fair’s extensive talks and events programme, including film screenings, performances and panel
The 1-54 Annual Book
Having published over 15 highly regarded and celebrated fair catalogues since its founding in 2013, 1-54 is proud to announce the creation of a new ouvrage which launched at
01.01 Art Platform
As a part of our 1-54 London 2021 Special Projects, we are pleased to announce 01.01 Art Platform will be exhibiting work by Mestre Didi and Abdias do
1-54 Highlights: REDEFINING THE TREND – Histories in the Making
An exhibition curated by Christine Eyene REDEFINING THE TREND – Histories in the Making explores how new artistic practices from Africa and the Diaspora contribute to the defining of
Lakwena Maciver commissioned for 1-54 Courtyard sculpture at Somerset House
1-54 is excited to announce London-based artist Lakwena Maciver, has been selected for the 2021 edition of the 1-54 Courtyard Sculpture Commission. With the support of Vigo Gallery, Maciver will
Check out our new limited-edition 1-54 x Christie’s tote bag
Following the success of our 1-54 tote bags last year, we have once again partnered with Christie’s to create a new tote bag for 1-54 London 2021, featuring the piece
1-54 LONDON 2021 INTERVIEW SERIES | JAMES BARNOR
James Barnor’s portraits depict the self-assurance and individualistic fashion trends that dominated both London and Accra. In anticipation of 1-54 London 2021, we sat down with the photographer to
1-54 London 2021 Interview Series | Helina Metaferia
Addis Fine Art interdisciplinary artist Helina Metaferia works across collage, assemblage, video, performance, and social engagement. Helina will be presenting work for the first time at 1-54 London 2021 and
1-54 Interview x African Culture Fund
For the London 2020 fair, 1-54 and Christie’s partnered to offer limited-edition tote bags featuring artworks by Godfried Donkor (represented by Gallery 1957), Ajarb Bernard Ategwa (represented by Jack Bell
Book your tickets for 1-54 London 2021!
Tickets for the upcoming ninth edition of 1-54 London 2021 at Somerset House are available for purchase online. Grab yours here today! OPENING HOURS Saturday 16 October 10:00-20:00 Sunday 17
Ritzau Art Prize
The 2021 Ritzau Art Prize Winner is Micha Serraf! “I feel elated and seen. I have been gifted the ability to reward my family for the support they have continuously
1-54 New York: Studio Visits
1-54 could not physically be in New York but the artists exhibiting at 1-54 New York Online have welcomed us into their studios all over the world to share the motivation
Knotted Ties
15-26 MAY 2021 CHRISTIE’S ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK CITY Knotted Ties, a curated selection of works by women artists who use textiles in their practice was held at Christie’s Rockefeller
Our Selection Of Galleries To Visit During London Gallery Weekend
Cultural life in London is back and what better way to enjoy it than taking part in London Gallery Weekend this Friday to Sunday, 4 – 6 June. Below is
Listen to artist Timothy Washington speak with Kilolo Luckett
Join artist TIMOTHY WASHINGTON and curator KILOLO LUCKETT as they discuss Washington’s recent work and practice for his solo exhibition, INDUCTION & SUSPICION, currently on view at Duane Thomas Gallery.
Listen to Igi Lola Ayedun, Carollina Lauriano and Thiago de Paula Souza in discussion
Join Igi Lola Ayedun (Artist and Founder, HOA Galeria), Carollina Lauriano (Independent Curator and Co-curator, 13th Mercosul Biennial) and Thiago de Paula Souza (Curator and Researcher) as they discuss the
1-54 New York continues on Artsy!
1-54 New York is live on Artsy until June 6! Our long standing partnership brings you the best of contemporary African art online. Explore, connect and collect amongst 26
Listen to Claude Grunitzky speak with Destinee Ross-Sutton, Rudy Shepherd and Everette Taylor
Join DESTINEE ROSS-SUTTON (ROSS-SUTTON Gallery), RUDY SHEPHERD (Artist) EVERETTE TAYLOR (CMO, Artsy) and CLAUDE GRUNITZKY (Founder, True Africa) as they reflect on a year of art world practices following the
LISTEN TO ARTISTS DINDGA MCCANNON AND TINA WILLIAMS BREWER SPEAK ABOUT THEIR WORK
World-renowned artists DINDGA MCCANNON and TINA WILLIAMS BREWER have taken quilting and storytelling practices to new realms, memorialising African American histories as they do. Led by curator and art historian
Experience ‘Knotted Ties’ through video!
Experience the exhibition through a brief video tour accompanied by voiceovers, from some of the artists, explaining the intentions and inspirations behind the creation of their artwork. This curated
Watch and listen the 2021 Ritzau Art Prize Winner, Micha Serraf, speak about their work
With an introduction by COLLEEN RITZAU LETH, founder of the Ritzau Art Prize, join KNEO MOKGOPA (Advocacy Manager, Nelson Mandela Foundation) as they speak with MICHA SERRAF (represented by Nuweland),
MICHA SERRAF WINS THE RITZAU ART PRIZE 2021
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to announce that Micha Serraf, represented by Nuweland, is the winner of the Ritzau Art Prize 2021, an award supported by Tauck Ritzau
The exhibition ‘Knotted Ties’ is now open!
Knotted Ties, a life-affirming exhibition of work by women textile artists at Christie’s Rockefeller Plaza, is now open! A curated selection of works by women artists, the exhibition contemplates the power and
REGISTER FOR 1-54 FORUM NEW YORK!
Register to attend 1-54 Forum New York, the fair’s online programme of panels and artists talks running from 18 May to 2 June. The Vehicles and the Vessels* This year’s
The Ritzau Art Prize returns for 1-54 New York Online 2021
1-54 New York 2021 returns in May alongside the Ritzau Art Prize, an award supporting extraordinary artists from the African continent with three-month career-enhancing residencies at ISCP in New York
1-54 NEW YORK ONLINE IS BACK!
We are delighted to announce 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair will hold its seventh New York edition, which will take place online from 17 – 23 May 2021, with a
Listen back to 1-54 Forum Paris on all podcast platforms!
The 1-54 Forum Paris programme, curated by LE 18, is now available to listen to on the 1-54 podcast, accessible on all major podcast platforms in both English and French.
1-54 Webinar | Performance Art in the time of Protest and Pandemic
Join us for a conversation with artists Jelili Atiku, Shelia Chukwulozie and Adelaide Damoah led by Lisa Anderson, independent curator and founder of Black British Art. 2020 bore witness to
Applications are open for 1-54 London 2021
Applications are open for 1-54 London 2021! Galleries are invited to apply to the 9th edition of 1-54 London, 14-17 October 2021. Become one of the 40 galleries that will
1-54 Insider: Marrakech | Mohamed Mourabiti
Today we conclude our 1-54 Insider: Marrakech series, thank you to all artists and partners who were involved! In this short film, Mohamed Mourabiti takes us on a journey through
1-54 Insider: Marrakech | Hassan Hajjaj
1-54 Insider: Marrakech continues with a short film feauturing artist Hassan Hajjaj. He discusses his relationship with the red city and reveals details of a new and exciting project, Jajjah,
1-54 Insider: Marrakech | Pascal Konan
1-54 Insider: Marrakech is pleased to present an original short film documenting Ivorian artist, Pascal Konan‘s practice and life in Marrakech. The artist is currently in residency at the Jardin
Join us on our social channels this week for 1-54 Insider: Marrakech!
We might not have been able to organise 1-54 in the red city this year, but Marrakech still has plenty of art on show! Born out of partnerships across the
1-54 Forum continues this week, register now!
Following the events over the 1-54 Paris at Christie’s fair, 1-54 Forum, curated by LE 18, continues next week with five events, from screenings to webinars and live performances! Links
Shop our limited-edition 1-54 x Christie’s tote bag
1-54 and Christie’s have partnered to offer limited-edition tote bags featuring artworks by Godfried Donkor (represented by Gallery 1957), Ajarb Bernard Ategwa (represented by Jack Bell Gallery) and Sungi Mlengeya
1-54 Forum Paris 2021 | Smile!
Join Laila Hida, artist photographer and founder of LE 18, Anne Delrez, photographer and founder of The Conserverie and Carolle Bénitah, photographer for a 1-54 Forum Paris webinar ‘SMILE!’ as
MERCI PARIS!
We are elated to have had such a successful debut in Paris. We extend our gratitude to everyone who visited the fair physically and those who interacted virtually. This unique
Events in town During 1-54 Paris at Christie’s 2021
Live like a local in Paris by visiting exciting exhibitions presented at our partner galleries and institutions showing contemporary African art shows around town during 1-54 Paris at Christie’s. Fondation
Register for 1-54 Forum’s online events
You can now register for 1-54 Forum’s online events taking place this Thursday and Friday! Curated by LE 18 and taking place online over the evenings of the fair, and
Explore 1-54 Online, powered by Christie’s today
Discover over 200 works from 20 international exhibitors showcasing more than 70 artists from across Africa, Europe and North America. Browse by artist or exhibitor, save your favourites and acquire
Visit 1-54 on Artsy now
Thanks to 1-54’s long-standing partnership with Artsy, visitors are also able to explore, connect with, and collect from all the galleries and artists online from 20 – 31 January at