
Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 is the first and only international fair dedicated to contemporary African art. With three editions per year—in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 is the leading global art fair committed to providing visibility to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. Striving to promote a community of diverse perspectives, including evolving interpretations of the diasporic experience, 1-54 features leading international galleries specialising in contemporary African art alongside artists talks, panel discussions and a Special Projects programme. The fair’s name draws reference to the fifty-four countries that constitute the African continent.
Image courtesy of 1:54 © Katrina Sorrentino
| Hours | VIP preview:Wednesday 1 May 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Thursday 2 May 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Public opening:; Friday 3 May & Saturday 4 May; 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Starrett-Lehigh Building |
| Type | Art Fair |
| Duration | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| City | New York City |
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1-54
Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 is the first and only international fair dedicated to contemporary African art. With three editions per year—in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 is the leading global art fair committed to providing visibility to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. Striving to promote a community of diverse perspectives, including evolving interpretations of the diasporic experience, 1-54 features leading international galleries specialising in contemporary African art alongside artists talks, panel discussions and a Special Projects programme. The fair’s name draws reference to the fifty-four countries that constitute the African continent.
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