1-54 Marrakech
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair was started in 2013 to highlight exciting art from Africa. A leading fair, it now has 3 shows each year: 1-54 London, 1-54 New York and 1-54 Marrakech. Being launched in 2018, 1-54 Marrakech is the newest edition which takes place in February annually. The show has already attracted 18 international galleries displaying the work of 65 artists with 6,000 visitors attending this four-day event. Large and small works including paintings, textile art, sculptures, photographs and drawings are exhibited at 1-54 Marrakech with collectors and museum curators attending to explore the African art world.
Touria El Glaoui shares her views!
Founding Director
1-54 Marrakech 2024
Location
Hotel La Mamounia
Avenue Bab Jdid
Marrakech 40040
Morocco
Dates
February 2024: TBA
Entrance Fee
Free Admission
Insights 1-54 Marrakech
Touria El Glaoui
Founding Director
What would you say is the DNA of 1-54 Marrakech?
Established in 2018, 1-54 Marrakech is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora in Africa. Striving to promote diverse perspectives, 1-54 features leading international galleries specialising in contemporary African art, accompanied by a 1-54 Forum talks, Special and Partner Projects programme which is spread across the city.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
Although based across the globe, the shared denominator between all our galleries is that they specialise in the representation and promotion of artists from Africa and its global diaspora.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
€1000 – €150,000.
Our buyers are both experienced and new collectors, like our other editions we always ensure the price range at the fair is broad to ensure there is an entry point for collectors of all experience and backgrounds.
“During the 2020 edition, we had over 30 exhibitions and projects for collectors and visitors to visit beyond the fair itself.”
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Who is the typical attendee of 1-54 Marrakech?
1-54 is open to everyone who is interested, from art enthusiast to established collector. We are not interested in addressing one specific audience. Rather we hope that we can continue to create an inviting, vibrant and multicultural environment. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and across generations to attend, not just to connect with the artistic expressions of Africa and its diaspora but also with one another.
What makes 1-54 Marrakech so special?
Our Marrakech edition is special because we have such a large public programme that brings together exhibitions and cultural events happening across the city. The programme is designed to introduce collectors and visitors at large to the multitude of cultural spaces across the city from MACAAL to LE18. During the recent 2020 edition, we had over 30 exhibitions and projects for collectors and visitors to visit beyond the fair itself, which took place at La Mamounia.
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
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@galerienicolasfournery at @printempsasiatiqueparis 2024. Founder Nicolas Fournery presents me the incredible collection of turquoise glazed ceramics made in China for the European market.
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Some fun picks at @artbasel 2024: Because visiting an art fair shouldn’t be taken too seriously!
1. @ryanjgander at @lisson_gallery
2. @takashipom at @perrotin
3. @studio_mameluca
4. @studioolafureliasson at @galeriaelviragonzalez
5. @mario.ceroli at @cardigallery
6. @alicjakwade at @mennour
7. @benarpea at @193gallery
8. @ugorondinone at @mennour
9. @juliusvonbismarck at @sieshoeke
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Some fun picks at @artbasel 2024: Because visiting an art fair shouldn’t be taken too seriously!
1. @ryanjgander at @lisson_gallery
2. @takashipom at @perrotin
3. @studio_mameluca
4. @studioolafureliasson at @galeriaelviragonzalez
5. @mario.ceroli at @cardigallery
6. @alicjakwade at @mennour
7. @benarpea at @193gallery
8. @ugorondinone at @mennour
9. @juliusvonbismarck at @sieshoeke
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Outfit by @elisechalmin 💝
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@193gallery at @artmonte_carlo 2024. @cesar.levy1 presents a large steel piece by @aldochaparro.
Outfit by @elisechalmin 💝
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• @hauserwirth
• @lisson_gallery
• @galerie_retelet
• @vandeweghefineart
Striped outfit by @elisechalmin 💝
#artmontecarlo #artdealer #contemporaryart #artinterview #artlover #monaco
Jul 9
📣 Interviews at @artmonte_carlo 2024:
• @193gallery (Video cover: @aldochaparrostudios)
• @hauserwirth
• @lisson_gallery
• @galerie_retelet
• @vandeweghefineart
Striped outfit by @elisechalmin 💝
#artmontecarlo #artdealer #contemporaryart #artinterview #artlover #monaco
@artmonte_carlo 2024! My flight was delayed by two hours, so I didn’t have time to make a long video introducing this 8th edition, but great interviews are coming up along with my detailed article! Stay tuned 😉
Thanks @flyblade for the ride and @elisechalmin for the stunning silk outfit 💝
#artmontecarlo #helicopter #blade #monaco #montecarlo #artmonaco #collector #artlover
Jul 6
@artmonte_carlo 2024! My flight was delayed by two hours, so I didn’t have time to make a long video introducing this 8th edition, but great interviews are coming up along with my detailed article! Stay tuned 😉
Thanks @flyblade for the ride and @elisechalmin for the stunning silk outfit 💝
#artmontecarlo #helicopter #blade #monaco #montecarlo #artmonaco #collector #artlover
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Jun 30
@therealclarechu at @printempsasiatiqueparis 2024 presented an amazing collection of Asian snuff bottles.
#snuffbottle #snuffbottles #antiqueart #antiqueasianart #chineseart #japaneseart
@cardigallery at @artbasel 2024. Founder @joelaplaca presents an impressive installation by Mario Ceroli, Progetto per la pace, 1968.
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Jun 27
@cardigallery at @artbasel 2024. Founder @joelaplaca presents an impressive installation by Mario Ceroli, Progetto per la pace, 1968.
#marioceroli #artbasel #artbasel2024 #contemporaryart #artgallery #artforpeace
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Striped outfit by @lapetiteetoileparis 💙
#eleanorjohnson #artgallery #contemporaryart #artinterview #artoftheday #femaleartist
Jun 24
@gillianjasongallery at @voltaartfairs Basel 2024. Founder @milliejasonfoster presents a series of paintings by @eleanorjohnsonstudio.
Striped outfit by @lapetiteetoileparis 💙
#eleanorjohnson #artgallery #contemporaryart #artinterview #artoftheday #femaleartist
@mennour at @artbasel 2024. Founder Kamel Mennour presents three ‘Monks’ by @ugorondinone0 from 2024.
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@kamelmennourprivate
Jun 20
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@kamelmennourprivate
@applicatprazan at @artbasel 2024. Owner Franck Prazan presents a painting by Jean Dubuffet from 1950, previously owned by the MoMA of New York and sold on day 1 at the fair.
#jeandubuffet #dubuffet #dubuffetfoundation #modernart #artbasel #modernpainting
Jun 18
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#jeandubuffet #dubuffet #dubuffetfoundation #modernart #artbasel #modernpainting
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• @applicatprazan
• @goodman_gallery
• @galerieasbenichou
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• @mennour
• @seankellygallery
• @cardigallery
• @applicatprazan
• @goodman_gallery
• @galerieasbenichou
#artbasel #mennour #seankelly #artbasel2024 #artexploration #contemporaryart #artlover