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14/10/2014

1:54

Somerset House, London

1:54, Europe’s leading international fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returns with an extensive programme following a hugely successful inaugural year. This year, the fair will embrace both the East and West Wings of Somerset House, and will once again provide an unparalleled showcase of the world’s finest Contemporary African Art, running from 16 to 19 October 2014.

Spanning several generations and diverse artistic practices, 1:54 will showcase work from 27 selected galleries from territories such as Kenya, South Africa, France, Italy, Germany, UK and USA; presenting over 100 artists. 1:54 will feature a host of leading organisations from the global art scene who will gather in London to reveal a cross-sectional-insight into art from the continent.

Taking place during Frieze Week, the new fair builds upon the burgeoning popularity of contemporary African art and presents a rare opportunity to explore the rapidly emerging African art market in an environment supported by some of the most influential people and organisations in the art world. With mediums spanning painting, sculpture, photography and installation the fair will present visual art in its many dynamic forms.

Following the huge success of last year’s over-subscribed educational programme, 1:54 will be accompanied by a critical conversations series curated by Koyo Kouoh (Director, Raw Material Company in Dakar). The extensive programme will once again aim to stimulate discussion and debate with some of the art world’s most inspirational thinkers. The programme will comprise lectures, artist talks, film screenings and panel discussions presented by international curators, artists and leading experts in the field. Discussion topics will include the current trajectory of contemporary African art production and practice in a global context, and explore modes of existing, retrospective and theoretical artistic practice. Full details to be announced soon.

This year, the fair is being exclusively redesigned in collaboration with award-winning architecture and design studio, RA Projects, established in 2009 by architect Rashid Ali. RA Projects has been widely recognised for their building projects as well as research activities, including being shortlisted for the prestigious Young Architect of the Year Award in 2008 and 2011.

Touria El Glaoui, Founder of 1:54 says: “The response to 1:54 has been incredible and it gives me great pleasure to increase the magnitude of the fair this year. With continued support from so many individuals and organisations, this year’s fair is set to be even more influential in encouraging the growth of contemporary African art in the international market place. 1:54 offers visitors the chance to experience and engage with contemporary art by both established African artists and with the rising talent from across the continent and the African Diaspora.

This year we are expanding the fair to feature a wider range of artists - each of the highest calibre - we aim to act as a catalyst for generating momentum in this exciting emerging market.”

Image: Abdoulaye Konaté, Composition de Plumes, 2012, Textile, 205 x 140 cm, Courtesy Primo Marella Gallery

For all press enquiries please contact George Eddy or Jack Hickmott:
george.eddy@kallaway.com - jack.hickmott@kallaway.com

Press preview: 8.30am - Noon on 15 October. RSVP to 154@kallaway.com

Somerset House
Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Daily 10.00-18.00 (last entry 17.15)
West Wing Galleries, West Wing & East Wing Galleries, East Wing
In advance
£12, £5 full-time students & 13-18 year olds + booking fees
Multi-entry £27, £17 full-time students & 13-18 year olds + booking fees
On site
£15, £7 full-time students & 13-18 year olds
Multi-entry £30, £20 full-time students & 13-18 year olds
Under 12s free (no booking required)

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