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Five Things to Look Forward to at the 2025 New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

From DR Congo's debut to Caribbean spotlights, the fair's diverse lineup showcases global Black artistic excellence across 30 galleries.

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May 7, 2025

A Snapshot of What to See at the New York 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

Check out six artists who will be showing at the New York edition of this year’s 1-54, exhibiting a wide range of contemporary African art.

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May 2, 2024

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.

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April 16, 2019

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.

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May 15, 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.

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May 9, 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.

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May 4, 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.

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May 3, 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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May 1, 2018

Africa Does It Better: Here's What Happened at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Marrakech

1-54 Marrakech was all Africa, everywhere.

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February 27, 2018

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Landing in Marrakech is 2018's Most Anticipated Art Event

The leading art fair dedicated to contemporary African art makes its mark on the continent for the first time this weekend.

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February 23, 2018