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    1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair NY Marks 5 Years Making Manhattan's Industria Its New Home
    Arts + Culture
    15 April 2019

    1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair NY Marks 5 Years Making Manhattan's Industria Its New Home

    The leading international art fair dedicated to amplifying contemporary art from diverse African perspectives returns to New York this May—here's what you need to know.

    Gideon Appah's Newest Project Is a Spiritual Rumination on His Ghanaian Upbringing
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    15 May 2018

    Gideon Appah's Newest Project Is a Spiritual Rumination on His Ghanaian Upbringing

    The Ghanaian artist recently showed "Memoirs Through Pokua's Window" at the New York edition of 1-54.

    1-54 NY 2018 Was An Exploration of Oppression, Women's Empowerment and Identity
    Arts + Culture
    09 May 2018

    1-54 NY 2018 Was An Exploration of Oppression, Women's Empowerment and Identity

    A recap of the fourth edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York.

    In Conversation with 1-54 Founder Touria El Glaoui on the Fair's Constant Transformation
    Arts + Culture
    04 May 2018

    In Conversation with 1-54 Founder Touria El Glaoui on the Fair's Constant Transformation

    We catch up with director of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, Touria El Glaoui , whose New York edition launched this week.

    8 African Art Events You Need To See In NYC This May
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    02 May 2018

    8 African Art Events You Need To See In NYC This May

    OkayAfrica's guide to African art in New York City this month.

    4 Works of Art You Need To See at the New York Edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Fair
    Arts + Culture
    01 May 2018

    4 Works of Art You Need To See at the New York Edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Fair

    If you're in New York, you need to check out these four must-see works of art at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair this weekend.

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    06 October 2017

    5 Works of Art You Need To See at 1:54 Contemporary African Fair London 2017

    If you're in London, you need to check out these 5 must-see works of art at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair.

    First Look: A Sneak Peak Into This Year’s 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair
    Arts + Culture
    05 May 2017

    First Look: A Sneak Peak Into This Year’s 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair

    1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns today and runs through the weekend. You can’t miss this.

    1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Will Be Back in New York in 2017
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    21 November 2016

    1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Will Be Back in New York in 2017

    Our 5 Favorite Highlights of 1:54 Contemporary African Fair London 2016
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    09 October 2016

    Our 5 Favorite Highlights of 1:54 Contemporary African Fair London 2016

    If you're in London, you need to check out these must-see 5 highlights at 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair.

    8 African Art Events You Need To See In NYC This May
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    06 May 2016

    8 African Art Events You Need To See In NYC This May

    Okayafrica's May 2016 guide to art in New York City.

    1:54 NY Contemporary African Art Fair Reveals Lineup Of 60+ Artists
    Arts + Culture
    09 February 2016

    1:54 NY Contemporary African Art Fair Reveals Lineup Of 60+ Artists

    Europe’s leading contemporary African art fair will soon return to New York for the second time.

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