Held annually across three continents, in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 is the leading global event series dedicated to modern and contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. This year’s New York edition features over 30 galleries hailing from across Africa, Europe and the U.S. Celebrating its 10th year, this itiration will be held at the Starrett-Lehigh Building, 255 11th Avenue for the first time.
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.
More information about the New York edition of 1-54's here.
