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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@guillaume.bresson at @galerieobadia. You have to see this stunning exhibition featuring 8 breathtaking paintings exploring the theme of falling. I love the way Guillaume Bresson takes inspiration from classical painting codes and techniques while bringing an incredibly contemporary touch to it.
Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
Dec 1
@guillaume.bresson at @galerieobadia. You have to see this stunning exhibition featuring 8 breathtaking paintings exploring the theme of falling. I love the way Guillaume Bresson takes inspiration from classical painting codes and techniques while bringing an incredibly contemporary touch to it.
Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
Nov 30
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
Nov 28
@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
Nov 27
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
Nov 26
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
Nov 25
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
Nov 24
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
Nov 23
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
Nov 23
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
Nov 22
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
Nov 22
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
@demischdanant
▪️Steinitz - A48
@galerie.steinitz
▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
@proyart21books
▪️Galerie Cahn - C10
@galerie_cahn
▪️Galerie Montanari - C7
@cadres_montanari
▪️Lucas Ratton - A38
@galerielucasratton
▪️Xavier Eeckhout - A7
@xaviereeckhout
▪️Galerie Jean-Christophe Charbonnier - C23
@galeriejccharbonnier
▪️Galerie Sismann - A41
@galeriesismann
▪️Brame & Lorenceau - A20
@bramelorenceau
▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
@frederique_mattei
▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
#fabparis #antiqueart #finejewelry #oldmasterpainting #artlover #artcurator #artenthusiast #modernpainting #romanscuplture #japanesearmor #bronzesculpture #rarebooks #designfurniture #design #artfair
Nov 21
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
@demischdanant
▪️Steinitz - A48
@galerie.steinitz
▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
@proyart21books
▪️Galerie Cahn - C10
@galerie_cahn
▪️Galerie Montanari - C7
@cadres_montanari
▪️Lucas Ratton - A38
@galerielucasratton
▪️Xavier Eeckhout - A7
@xaviereeckhout
▪️Galerie Jean-Christophe Charbonnier - C23
@galeriejccharbonnier
▪️Galerie Sismann - A41
@galeriesismann
▪️Brame & Lorenceau - A20
@bramelorenceau
▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
@frederique_mattei
▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
#fabparis #antiqueart #finejewelry #oldmasterpainting #artlover #artcurator #artenthusiast #modernpainting #romanscuplture #japanesearmor #bronzesculpture #rarebooks #designfurniture #design #artfair