1-54 London, Oct 2025

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, 1-54 returns to Somerset House, London from 16 to 19 October 2025. AWAD Members, Friends & Partners who are interested in tickets for the fair should contact Diana, AWAD’s Membership & Partnership Manager. Please see the fair’s website for full times and prices.

Image: Zenaéca Singh, their roots grew deeper and their roots touched the sky, 2024, Molasses on cotton and found vintage frame, 16.5 x 24 cm. Courtesy of Guns and Rain via 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair