In recent years, the art fair has not only made a name for itself in the international art hub New York. With Marrakech (since 2018) and London (2013) as other venues, 1-54 offers the year and the world a glimpse of what’s happening in the continent’s contemporary art scene and its diaspora. The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York is on until 6th May.

1-54 Special Projects Ralph Ziman. Photo: Ann Mbuti

1-54 Special Projects Ralph Ziman.Photo: Ann Mbuti

Lawrence Lemaoana, Afronova Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Alighiero Boetti, Burning in Water Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Anton Kannemeyer, Huberty & Breyne Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Kassou Seydou, Galerie Cécile Fakhoury. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Aboudia, Jack Bell Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Omar Bey, Elmarsa Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Yinka Shonibare MBE, James Cohan Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Dimitri Fagbohoun, Officine dell’Immagine. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Rachid Koraïchi & Peju Alatise. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Phoebe Boswell, Sapar Contemporary. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Kyle Meyer, Yossi Milo Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Pieter Hugo, Yossi Milo Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Sanlé Sory, Yossi Milo Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Ibrahim El-Salahi, Vigo Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Uthman Wahaab (left), Sapar Contemporary; Rikki Wemega-Kwawu, Aicon Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Admire Kamudzengerere with Rachel Monosov, Catinca Tabacaru Gallery. Photo: Ann Mbuti

Malala Andrialavidrazana (left) & Emo de Medeiros, 50 Golborne. Photo: Ann Mbuti