Learn more about the artists exhibited at the fair with selected events open to all. All events are free to attend with a 1-54 ticket, simply register in advance to secure your place…

Next year, the fair will bring together 20 leading galleries to La Mamounia, 22 – 23 February, presenting an exciting showcase of artists from Africa and its diaspora of both emerging and established profile…

In addition to the 45 international galleries exhibiting at the upcoming seventh edition, 1-54 will feature an expanded selection of Special Projects. Amongst them works by Mary Sibande and Aïda Muluneh, collaborations with…

Farah Khelil, Effet de surface, 2018, slide projector carousel, 61 cut-out slides, unique. Courtesy Selma Feriani Gallery Bringing together 45 galleries from 19 countries, 1-54 will be presenting 16 galleries

This October, Somerset House and 1-54 are proud to present ‘Mary Sibande: I Came Apart at the Seams’, an exhibition of new and celebrated works from one of South Africa’s most prominent contemporary artists…

Explore all galleries and exhibited artworks from the fifth edition of 1-54 New York through the virtual tour of the fair…

The fifth edition of 1-54 in New York is opening this week at Industria …

Kamel Lazaar Foundation and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair are pleased to renew their collaboration on a courtyard installation commission, allowing artists from Africa and its diaspora to advance their practice with a project of monumental scale…

Special Projects at the fifth edition of 1-54 New York, include collaborations with Pioneer Works and Aperture Foundation, as well as a presentation of the black and white photographs by Paul Kodjo….

Catch here a glimpse of the second edition of 1-54 Marrakech with photos and images from the fair…

Before the 2019 edition of 1-54 Marrakech opens next week, we invite you to explore a first look at the fair on Artsy…

For its second Marrakech edition, 1-54 will be partnering once again with major local institutions to offer a vibrant programme of Special Projects around the city of Marrakech during the fair at La Mamounia, 21 – 24 February 2019. Discover here the full list….

Bringing together 18 international galleries and the works of over 65 established and emerging artists, 1-54 Marrakech aims to broaden its programme with bespoke events and exhibitions across the city and showcase Marrakech’s creative energy…

This interview was originally published in the October 2018 issue of New African, to coincide with the sixth edition of 1-54 London. Opening his first solo exhibition in the UK

Before doors open next week, we invite you to explore a first look at 1-54 London on Artsy…

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

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…

You can now listen to all talks from 1-54 FORUM, recorded during the first edition of 1-54 Marrakech in February 2018…

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

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

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

Click here to explore 1-54 virtual tour!

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)