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1-54 Marrakech Art Fair Returns: Applications Now Open!

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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair announces the return of its Marrakech edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at La Mamounia and DaDa.

1-54 Art Fair Returns to Marrakech: Applications Now Open!

Applications are also now open for gallery participation in the upcoming Marrakech edition. Throughout the week, 1-54 will offer a dedicated program featuring specially curated content, events, and partnerships.

Selected galleries at DaDa and La Mamounia will showcase groundbreaking contemporary pieces by both emerging and established artists. Additionally, the program includes events and gatherings across Marrakech, celebrating the city’s rich cultural landscape.

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Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 stands as the first and only international fair dedicated to contemporary African art. With editions in London, New York, and Marrakech, 1-54 remains the leading global art fair committed to showcasing contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.

Promoting diverse perspectives and evolving interpretations of the diasporic experience, 1-54 features leading international galleries specializing in contemporary African art. The fair also includes artist talks, panel discussions, and a Special Projects program. Its name references the fifty-four countries that constitute the African continent.

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Installation view of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in Marrakech. (Photo courtesy: Salah Bouade)

To apply, contact applications@1-54.com to receive an application form and for any further queries.

Deadline: September 1, 2024

*The application process is open to galleries, not individual artists.

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Derrick Chidumebi is a creative writer and growth marketer hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, and is the founder of The Eko Place, a media/marketing agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently, he serves as a writer for Art Network Africa.

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