Art Omi: Artists invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal. Art Omi invites artists,…
Tunisia’s famed Bardo National Museum has reopened its doors after a two-year suspension due to political instability. It welcomed enthusiastic tourists to explore its unrivalled collection of rare items. The museum is housed in a 19th-century Ottoman governor’s palace near Tunis’s parliament. Musée national du Bardo, Tunis Visitors…
Ways of Repair : Loss and Damage artistic residency seeks three artists and/or curators, (applying as individuals or as collectives) working within any medium to undertake new or existing artistic research projects engaging with loss and damage. Throughout the year-long program, the selected artists and/or curators will be supported…
On Thursday, the 11th London edition of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair opened at Somerset House, welcoming an impressive 62 exhibitors from 32 nations. The fair’s most ambitious edition to date, it features 170 artists’ works in a variety of media, including mixed media, sculpture, photography, film,…
Renowned artist Hassan Hajjaj has partnered with 1-54 Art Fair to create limited-edition prints to support the victims of the recent earthquake in Morocco. This collaborative initiative aims to help those affected by the earthquake that claimed over 3,000 lives in Morocco. The sale proceeds from the prints…
The leading international art fair in West Africa announces return from for its 8th edition, at The Federal Palace from 2 – 5 November 2023. In spur of its anticipated experience, the Access ART X Prize 2023 open entries for artists to showcase work with ART X Lagos.…
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is currently holding a project to support the recovery and reconstruction of Marrakesh Medina. Marrakech. Morocco holds a special place in the 1-54 art fair family as it is not only the home of the founder, Touria El Glaoui but also one…
For the 11th consecutive year, Somerset House in London welcomes back the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. From October 12 to 15, 2023, this exhibition boasts its largest gathering yet, featuring 62 international exhibitors and 14 new galleries.
Egypt’s government announced plans to demolish historic tombs and cultural centers in Cairo as part of their modernization plan. This is a shock to Cairo residents, who witnessed the disappearance of cultural sites to make way for new developments and roadways.
Art therapy utilizes various creative outlets to alleviate mental stress and enhance well-being. The use of art for mental wellness originates in ancient Africa, where diverse cultures and communities appointed specific individuals to tend to their overall well-being. These healers/diviners served as intermediaries between the spirit and human…