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Tribe Gallery: Bringing Identities into Dialogue Beyond Geographical Boundaries : An Interview with Co-Founder Malaïka Ben Ali
Just eighteen months after opening in Geneva, Tribe Gallery made its debut at 1-54 London. Co-founder Malaïka Ben Ali reflects on the gallery’s commitment to identity, migration and memory, her relationships with artists, and the importance of building a space that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
Simon Njami and The Southern Art Hub at 1-54 London: The Magic of Making the Invisible Visible
A pioneer of contemporary African art, Simon Njami has spent decades challenging definitions and reshaping narratives. At 1-54 London 2026, his exhibition Feeling Pure Magic offers a reflection on artistic freedom, memory and the invisible connections that bind us.
Gallery Misr : Building Connections Between Cairo and the Continent
At the 14th edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, Gallery Misr founder Mohamed Talaat and director Menna Genedy reflect on Cairo's contemporary art scene, the gallery's presentation of three Egyptian artists, and the importance of building lasting connections across the African continent.
1-54 London 2026 : Seven Women Artists
As 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to London for its 14th edition, MAYÌ ARTS highlights seven women artists whose practices explore identity, memory, ancestral knowledge and belonging. From April Bey's speculative worlds to Xanthe Somers' sculptural investigations of women's labour, discover seven distinctive artistic voices presented at Somerset House, 15–18 October 2026.
1-54 New York Confessions : Yann KWETE ‘African contemporary art should not be confined to folklore.’
Kub’Art Gallery makes history at 1-54 New York with a duo show of Congolese photographers. For its debut at 1-54 New York, the Congolese gallery Kub’Art, led by Yann Kwete, made a strong impact by presenting artists Rachel Malaika and Prisca Munkeni. A historic moment that marks Kub’Art’s rise on the international art scene.
1-54 New York Confessions : The Filafriques Experience with Carine Biley & Gavin Goodman
À 1-54 à New York, Filafriques a signé une présentation remarquée, réunissant les œuvres de Gavin Goodman et Ousmane Dia, deux artistes plaçant la femme au cœur de leur création. Carine Biley fondatrice de Filafriques et Gavin Goodman le photographe reviennent sur cette foire d’exception
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