“The relationship that 1-54 has with all the African actors is very human. This is like a big family that we are proud to be part of.“ Othman Lazraq In

Extract from African Artists: From 1882 to Now, a groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa published by Phaidon

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?Does it

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

We are delighted to return to London for our ninth edition of the fair at Somerset House 14 – 17 October 2021! DATES & TIMES VIP & Press PreviewsThursday, October

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,

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

Osinachi will be participating in the 1-54 Forum panel discussion, The Virtual Salon, on Thursday, October 14th from 19:00 to 20:00. Register here! 1-54 in collaboration with Christie’s presents an

  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

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 our

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 Nascimento. 01.01

Malala Andrialavidrazana, Figures 1883, Reference Map for Business Men, 2019, UltraChrome pigment print on Hahnemühle Cotton Rag Mounting on aluminium, Maple wood frame under anti-reflective glass, 110 x 163 cm,

Lakwena Maciver, Nothing Can Separate Us, 2021, Hand-stitched patchwork with appliqué, 116 x 153 cm. Courtesy of Vigo Gallery 1-54 is excited to announce London-based artist Lakwena Maciver, has been

Souad Abdelrassoul, Waiting, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 200 x 235 cm. Courtesy of Circle Art Gallery. Following the success of our 1-54 tote bags last year, we have once again

James Barnor, AGIP Calendar Model, 1974, Lambda print, 48 x 48 cm, Edition of 10 + 1AP. Courtesy of October Gallery. August 2021 – James Barnor’s portraits depict the self-assurance and

Helina Metaferia , Headdress VIII, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and Addis Fine Art. August 2021 – Interdisciplinary artist Helina Metaferia works across collage, assemblage, video, performance, and social engagement.

Abdoulaye Konate, Ghana 1 Kente, poids et couronne, 2020, Mixed media textile, 363 x 295 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Gallery 1957. For the London 2020 fair, 1-54 and

The 2021 Ritzau Art Prize Winner is Micha Serraf! 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to announce that Micha Serraf, represented by Nuweland, is the winner of the Ritzau Art Prize,

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

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

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

  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

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 selection

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),

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