1-54 London
12 – 15 October 2023
193 Gallery, Afikaris, Kalashnikovv Gallery and Vigo Gallery. Dive into the 2023 edition of 1-54 London, dedicated to the art from Africa and its diaspora, held at the iconic Somerset House.
More info here.
193 Gallery at 1-54 London 2023
Kalashnikovv Gallery at 1-54 London 2023
VIGO Gallery at 1-54 London 2023
Afikaris at 1-54 London 2023
The next morning, under classic London rain, I arrived at the preview of 1-54, a fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. My sense of direction is a bit hit-or-miss, and I admit I got a bit frustrated navigating the labyrinthine corridors of Somerset House. But aside from that, the fair was fantastic. The dealers were friendly, and some artists were even there to discuss their work. Like at Frieze, I focused my ‘1 minute’ videos on women artists and was disappointed to see that many booths didn’t feature any. However, I was thrilled to see the pop and quirky portraits by Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu, whom I had interviewed a few months ago. Her works were displayed by Inifiniment Coty Gallery in a room painted navy blue with dramatic lighting. The effect was simply stunning!
Latest Art Fair Coverage

PLAY Takes Center Stage at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2025: A Preview of What’s to Come
Dive into the 12th edition of Cape Town Art Fair, where emerging scenes and fresh discoveries take the spotlight in an exploration of PLAY.

Precision and Passion: My Focused Exploration of Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
Two days at Art Basel Miami Beach offered a focused exploration of the finest art, allowing for a deeper engagement with the masterpieces on display.

ST-ART 2024: Elevating the Regional Art Scene in Strasbourg
ST-ART 2024 unveils a treasure trove of emerging talents and unexpected masterpieces, elevating Strasbourg’s role as a crucible for artistic discovery.
More Content
Columns
Jack Shainman Gallery’s Nick Cave inaugural exhibition in New York
[dssb_sharing_buttons icon_placement="icon" columns="9" icon_width="fixed" alignment="left" use_custom_icon_size="on" icon_font_size="15px" btn_padding="0px||||false|false" columns_tablet="6" columns_phone="6" columns_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.23.1"...
Art meets philanthropy, for the Art Show, in the Empire City
[dssb_sharing_buttons icon_placement="icon" columns="9" icon_width="fixed" alignment="left" use_custom_icon_size="on" icon_font_size="15px" btn_padding="0px||||false|false" columns_tablet="6" columns_phone="6" columns_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.23.1"...
Thomas Houseago: A Monumental Return in NYC at Levy Gorvy Dayan
[dssb_sharing_buttons icon_placement="icon" columns="9" icon_width="fixed" alignment="left" use_custom_icon_size="on" icon_font_size="15px" btn_padding="0px||||false|false" columns_tablet="6" columns_phone="6" columns_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.23.1"...