Presenting ‘Etats Désunis d’Afrique!/Criblés’ as part of 1-54 Special Projects, artist Nú Barreto explores the universality of poverty, violence and corruption focused on the socio-political landscape of the African continent…
Multidisciplinary artist Shiraz Bayjoo will design the visitor’s Lounge for the sixth London edition of 1-54 at Somerset House. Drawing from the colonial histories of the Indian Ocean region, he presents multi-media works and archival material…
The sixth edition of 1-54 London will showcase an extended programme of Special Projects amongst which a courtyard installation by Ibrahim El-Salahi, the first UK solo exhibition of Athi-Patra Ruga presented in collaboration with Somerset House…
Bringing together a diverse set of perspectives from around the world, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has selected 43 leading international galleries for its sixth London edition, to be
You can now listen to all FORUM talks from this year’s edition of 1-54 New York online. The 4th edition of 1-54 New York presented panel discussions, artist talks and music sets curated by Omar Berrada, featuring Derrick Adams, Sophia Azeb, Babirye Leilah, Hatim Belyamani…
Watch here all highlights from the latest edition of the fair at Pioneer Works, Brooklyn
In advance of 1-54 New York opening next week, browse and buy artworks on Artsy. Explore booths, save favorites, submit inquiries, and follow galleries and artists exclusively on Artsy…
Emo de Medeiros has been selected to present )U(, a transmedia installation, at the Ancien Palais de Justice in Dakar as part of the upcoming Dak’Art – Biennale de l’Art African Contemporain in May 2018…
For its fourth New York edition, 1-54 has invited artist Azikiwe Mohammed to design the fair’s lounge. In interview with 1-54, Azikiwe Mohammed shares insights of his practice and the ideas behind his installation…
As part of the Special Projects at the fourth edition of 1-54 New York, South African artist Ralph Ziman presents his Casspir Project with SPOEK 1, a re-imagined military vehicle. In interview with 1-54, the artists shares the story of this project and the aims of his work…
With every edition of 1-54, the fair aims to promote the best talent from all over the world both in the exhibited galleries and in 1-54’s non-profit section of the Special Projects. This year, the Special Projects encompass a wide variety of media and touch upon extremely timely ideas, social issues and contemporary discourses…
The fourth New York edition of 1-54 returns to Pioneer Works, Brooklyn between the 4-6 May 2018. The fair will welcome 21 international galleries, collectively exhibiting the work of more than 50 artists…
You can now listen to all talks from 1-54 FORUM, recorded during the first edition of 1-54 Marrakech in February 2018…
Video: relive 1-54 Marrakech and catch a peek of the first edition of 1-54 at La Mamounia
As part of its Public Programme, 1-54 has partnered with local galleries in the neighbourhood of Guéliz, Marrakech to offer an exciting “Art Night” for all…
The mission of the Foundation is to give space to the artists beyond borders, to form a single contemporary creation. The first edition of IN-DISCIPLINE is a crosscutting project that gives a look at Marrakech and Cotonou from a Beninese point of view…
Taking over the Salon de Thé at La Mamounia, Loft Art Gallery presents previously unseen works by Mohamed Melehi…
You can now start browsing and collecting artworks on Artsy in advance of the opening of the fair next week. Explore booths, save favourites, submit enquiries, and follow galleries and
In 2008, Hicham Daoudi (Director of CMOOA and Comptoir des Mines Galerie) asked me to work on a magazine project, he believed it was the right moment to support a renewal of the contemporary art scene…
Co-presented by 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Gallery 1957 and MACAAL, Elisabeth Efua Sutherland’s performance, ‘Black Noise’, explores black as a lament, colour and meditation…
During 1-54 Marrakech, The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) will launch internationally with a new exhibition curated by Afrique in Visu titled Africa Is No Island, opening
In occasion of 1-54 Marrakech, Kulte Centre for Contemporary Art (Rabat, Morocco) will be running a bookshop at La Mamounia. Promoting rare and specific publications on the Afro-Arab contemporary scene,
Also known as Yassine Alaoui Ismail, Yoriyas is a Casablanca-based photographer and performer. Attempting to capture the fleeting moments, Yoriyas’ spontaneous photographs reveal beautiful instants of the daily life around
Last summer in Arusha, Tanzania, 1-54 Founding Director Touria El Glaoui presented her talk ‘Inside Africa’s thriving art scene’ for TEDGlobal 2017 – Builders, Truth Tellers, Catalysts. You can now
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is delighted to announce the galleries participating in the inaugural Marrakech edition, at La Mamounia 24–25 February 2018, with a VIP preview on 23 February.
Last Tuesday evening 1-54 joined forces with MACAAL (Musée d’Art Contemporain Africain Al Maaden) to celebrate the inaugural edition of 1-54 Marrakech and the international launch of the museum in
You can now buy online the catalogue of 1-54 London 2017, with one-page biographies for every exhibiting artist, full gallery profiles and sections dedicated to the Special Projects that accompanied
Welcome to 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Please take the following steps to configure your new location: Be sure you have uploaded 1:54 website graphics for this location. You can
If you have missed the chance to visit the fifth edition of 1-54 London 2017, catch up with what you missed through our Youtube page, with videos taken daily during
You can now buy online the catalogue of 1:54 London 2017, with one-page biographies for every exhibiting artist, full gallery profiles and sections dedicated to the Special Projects that accompanied
If you have missed the chance to visit the fifth edition of 1:54 London 2017, catch up with what you missed through our Youtube page, with videos taken daily during
This interview was originally published in the October 2017 issue of New African, to coincide with the fifth edition of 1-54 London. Known for his striking photographs injected with rich
In celebration of the fifth anniversary London edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the Special Projects include live performances by artists Hana Tefrati and Adejoke Tugbiyele. Hana Tefrati ‘Desire Path’ (2017)
With screenings everyday from 12:00 to 13:00 between the 6-8 October, Goodman Gallery presents a film programme entitled History is Not Mine for the fifth edition of 1-54 London. Drawing
For the 1-54 London 2017 Lounge commission, London-based designer Yinka Ilori injects an array of colours into the space. Entitled A United Family eats from the same plate, his site-specific
Starting today, in advance of 1-54 London 2017 opening next week, browse and collect artworks on Artsy. Explore booths, save favourites, submit inquiries, and follow galleries and artists on artsy.net/1-54-london-2017.
As the Silver Sponsor of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair for the second consecutive year, Nando’s has close relationship with the fair. At this year’s fifth London edition of 1:54,
With screenings everyday from 12:00 to 13:00 between the 6-8 October, Goodman Gallery presents a film programme entitled History is Not Mine for the fifth edition of 1:54 London. Drawing
Launched by 1-54 in 2014, Special Projects champions the work of nonprofit cultural organisations and art centres with the aim of realising unique projects and collaborations during its fair editions.
In celebration of the fifth anniversary London edition of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the Special Projects include live performances by artists Hana Tefrati and Adejoke Tugbiyele. Hana Tefrati ‘Desire Path’ (2017)
For the 1:54 London 2017 Lounge commission, London-based designer Yinka Ilori injects an array of colours into the space. Entitled A United Family eats from the same plate, his site-specific
The tickets for the upcoming fifth anniversary edition of 1:54 London are now available for purchase. We offer day passes, week passes and group tickets, as well as concessions for
The tickets for the upcoming fifth anniversary edition of 1:54 London are now available for purchase. With early bird tickets on sale only until the 15 September, we offer day
LET’S TALK ABOUT ART: NANDO’S AT 1-54 As the Silver Sponsor of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair for the second consecutive year, Nando’s has close relationship with the fair. At
Launched by 1:54 in 2014, Special Projects champions the work of nonprofit cultural organisations and art centres with the aim of realising unique projects and collaborations during its fair editions.
Launched by 1:54 in 2014, Special Projects champions the work of nonprofit cultural organisations and art centres with the aim of realising unique projects and collaborations during its fair editions.
“We are thrilled to announce such a wonderful mix of exhibitors for our fifth London edition. It is very exciting to welcome some new galleries and countries presenting for the
We are thrilled to announce such a wonderful mix of exhibitors for our fifth London edition. It is very exciting to welcome some new galleries and countries presenting for the
“We are thrilled to announce such a wonderful mix of exhibitors for our fifth London edition. It is very exciting to welcome some new galleries and countries presenting for the
The full program of FORUM talks from the third edition of 1:54 New York is now available here. 1:54 FORUM, the fair’s annual talks program, is curated by Koyo Kouoh,
