1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair : back to Marrakech
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns, February 8-11, 2024, to La Mamounia and DaDa in Marrakech. For the first time, the event will take place both at the La Mamounia hotel and multidisciplinary art space DaDa in the heart of the bustling Medina. An expansion that testifies to the fair's success and demonstrates its commitment to the dynamic Moroccan art scene.
By the editorial staff
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, is delighted to announce details of the upcoming Marrakech edition from 8-11 February 2024.
For the first time, 1-54 will take place both at La Mamounia hotel and multidisciplinary art space DaDa in the heart of the bustling Medina. This exciting expansion is a testament to the fair’s success and demonstrates commitment to the dynamic Moroccan art scene.
The 2024 Marrakech edition will welcome 27 exhibitors, including 14 galleries from the African continent, eight of which are based in Morocco.
Selections of groundbreaking contemporary pieces by both emerging and established artists
“In a significant development, the art fair is expanding its physical footprint in Marrakech by inaugurating a second location at DaDa, underscoring its commitment to deepening involvement in the dynamic Marrakech art scene. This expansion comes in recognition of the fair’s phenomenal success”, say the organizers on the event website.
Throughout the week, 1-54 will host dedicated programming, featuring specially curated content, events, and partnerships. Selected galleries at DaDa and la Mamounia will showcase curated selections of groundbreaking contemporary pieces by both emerging and established artists. The program includes events and gatherings across Marrakech that celebrate the rich cultural landscape of the city.
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 artists talks, panel discussions and a Special Projects programme. The fair’s name draws reference to the fifty-four countries that constitute the African continent.
For more information : https://www.1-54.com/
