1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2019

The London edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is back at Somerset House this October. I am particularly excited to see that Claire Oliver Gallery will be there and guess who they represent? Bisa Butler! who is fast becoming one of my favourite artists.

I have attended this show a few times and I absolutely love it. There is so much to see and appreciate. Pace yourself as you go through the galleries as there is quite a lot to take in and of very varied disciplines and scales.

Bisa Butler, I Am Not Your Negro, 2019, Quilted and appliquéd cotton, wool and chiffon, 183 x 127 cm. Courtesy Claire Oliver Gallery

Unfortunately, I will not be able to see her work in the flesh on this occasion but it is only a matter of time. There are several other galleries that will be representing artists from all over the African continent. For a taste, browse some of the work of the artists that will be exhibiting here.

Another favourite Yinka Shonibare will also be exhibited.

Yinka Shonibare, The American Library Collection (Female Philantropists) (detail), 2019, Approx. 225 hardback books, Dutch wax printed cotton textile, gold foiled names, bookcase, bespoke card catalogue box, 248.9 x 101.6 x 33.7 cm. Courtesy James Cohan

If you get a chance to visit, I would highly recommend it for feasting your eyes and feeding your creativity. More details below.

OPENING HOURS:

Thursday 3 October, 11:00 – 19:00
Friday 4 October, 11:00 – 19:00
Saturday 5 October, 11:00 – 19:00
Sunday 6 October, 11:00 – 18:00

LOCATION:

Somerset House
Strand
WC2R 1LA London
United Kingdom

WEBSITE:

www.1-54.com

Joseph Obanubi, Since it’s automatic – I’m thinking about a yamaha, 2019, Inkjet Print, 75 x 75 cm, Edition of 10, Courtesy MAGNIN-A

Header image: Péju Alatise, Bluer on the other side (The problem with immigration) (detail), 2018, Wood, textile, stone cast, acrylic, metal, 270 x 210 x 50 cm. Courtesy Sulger-Buel Gallery