AWAD is delighted to be a cultural partner for this year’s 1-54 London Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House (preview 10 October, public opening 11-13 October).
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.
This year, the twelfth edition of 1-54 London sees the highest number of new galleries participating since the fair’s inception. Over 60 international galleries will be showcasing a diverse selection of leading contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora, including a special spotlight on Ghanaian, Moroccan and Brazilian artists and galleries.
Among those exhibiting will be AWAD Founder Member Cynthia Corbett Gallery. AWAD Members, Friends and Partners who are interested in attending the fair should contact AWAD’s Membership & Partnership Manager for tickets. For full information about times and prices, please see https://www.1-54.com/london/. Tickets may be purchased here.
Image: Ashley January, ‘BP dream study’, 2022, courtesy of the Artist and Cynthia Corbett Gallery.
