1-54 Contemporary Art Fair

1-54 presents 60+ exhibitors and the works of over 160 artists, for its 12th edition in London this October 2024! Returning to the iconic, neoclassical building of Somerset House, located in the very heart of the city and overlooking the River Thames, the fair will be held in the West, East, South and Embankment galleries. Once again, this twelfth edition of 1-54 London will coincide with Frieze London.

This year, more than 60 galleries have been carefully selected, showcasing the varied mediums and work of over 160 established and emerging artists hailing from the continent and global diasporas. The international exhibitors, are representing 23 countries, with 21 newcomer galleries making their 1-54 London edition debuts. Newcomers to the fair include ADA contemporary art gallery (Accra, Ghana), Amasaka Gallery (Masaka, Uganda), Art Pantheon Gallery (Lagos, Nigeria), Cynthia Corbett Gallery (London), Galerie REVEL (Bordeaux, France), Galerie Voss (Düsseldorf, Germany), House of Beau (Rabat, Morocco), Le LAB (Cairo, Egypt), Pearl Lam Galleries (Hong Kong, China), Post Gallery (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), The Melrose Gallery (Johannesburg, South Africa), among others.

Since its inception, 1-54 has established itself as a leading voice in the global discussion on contemporary African art, and has been at the forefront of the African art market with annual editions across three continents.

The mediums array; from painting, photography and sculpture, to mixed media, performance and installation. The fair will feature renowned artists such as Esther Mahlangu, Tuli Mekondjo and Mous Lamrabat, alongside young and emerging talents including Freya Bramble-Carter, Layo Bright and Kofi Perry.

This year, Brazil will see a strong representative presence with the participation of galleries such as Galeria Karla Osario, VERVE and Portas Vilaseca Galeria. Several Brazilian artists will also be showcasing their works, including Alexis Peskine, Ana Beatriz Almeida, Matheus Marques Abu, Henrique Oliveira, Nadia Taquary, Diambe da Silva, Caio Marcolini and Zéh Palito.

The Fair will also be accompanied by specially curated events, along with an extensive VIP and Public Programme.

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