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—as well as a pop-up fair in Paris, 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 artist talks, panel discussions, and a Special Projects programme.
What We Discuss With Touria El Glaoui
• How does 1-54 bridge the gap between African artists and the global art market?
• What are some of the challenges faced by artists from Africa and its diaspora in the contemporary art world?
• How has the perception of African art evolved in the Western world during the ten years 1-54 has been active?
• What does the growing global demand for African art currently look like?
• Does the growing global demand for African art stem from a passion for African art or the perception of it as an investable asset class?
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