Nuits Balnéaires
The Sea and the Night
Nuits Balnéaires, (Detail) Alonhomba from The Power of Alliances series, 2021, Fine Art Print on Epson Enhanced Fine Art Paper, 20×80 cm, Edition of 5. Courtesy of DADA Gallery. Hi
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1-54 Paris 2022
What’s On
While 1-54 Paris will be held at Christie’s from 7-10 April 2022, wander through the city and go visit other wonderful exhibitions on Contemporary Art! Art Paris This year
1-54 Paris 2022 | Tickets & Times
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 return to Paris, set to
Mous Lamrabat, from the heart
Hi Mous! You studied to become an interior designer in Belgium, but then you discovered the medium of photography and started to pursue a career in that direction. Merging your
Project Aikido & Usha Seejarim
Burning Man 2022
Rendering of The Resurrection of the Clothes Peg by Usha Seejarim for Bunring Man 2022. Usha Seejarim’s Monumental Sculpture x Burning Man 2022 We are delighted to collaborate in this
1-54 New Brand Identity
Reflects on Togetherness
Since its inception, 1-54 has brought together 54 African countries to celebrate the incredible art and creativity of 1 continent and its diaspora. From our first edition in London, we
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African Artists
(From 1882 to Now)
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
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1-54 Forum London 2021
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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
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
October 14 – 17 2021
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
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’
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
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 our
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 Nascimento. 01.01
1-54 Highlights:
REDEFINING THE TREND
Histories in the Making
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 commissioned for 1-54 Courtyard sculpture at Somerset House
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
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1-54 x Christie’s Tote Bag
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
1-54 London 2021
Interview Series
with James Barnor
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
1-54 London 2021
Interview Series
with Helina Metaferia
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.
1-54 Interview
with African Culture Fund
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
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for 1-54 London 2021!
October Gallery 1-54 London 2019 © Rocio Chacon. Tickets for the upcoming ninth edition of 1-54 London 2021 at Somerset House are available for purchase online. Grab yours here today!
Ritzau Art Prize
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 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
1-54 New York 2021
‘Knotted Ties’ Video Experience
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
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
with 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
with Hassan Hajjaj
1-54 Insider: Marrakech continues with a short film featuring 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
with 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
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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
The 1-54 Forum
Continues This Week
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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