SEPTIEME Gallery, Paris, and Cotonou, Benin will showcase African and Afro-diasporic artists at the upcoming 1-54 New York art fair. This is the only art fair dedicated to contemporary and modern art from African and Afro-diasporic artists. The exhibition aims to expand the audience outside of the local Chelsea and Tribeca areas. SEPTIEME Gallery works with a diverse selection of rising African artists. As such, we are in for an exciting and dynamic presentation at the fair.
The Gallery hasn’t announced the artists that will be presented at 1-54 New York. However, their participation in past fairs has highlighted up-and-coming African artists. The artists have shown an impressive mastery of painting, conceptual art, and sculpture. The gallery has served as a platform for young artists to showcase their work to an international audience.
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The Gallery is currently showcasing Kwaku Yaro, at the gallery’s Cotonou location in Benin until May 20th. Yaro, a Ghanaian artist, creates colorful portraits of Black individuals using nylon and burlap. His work celebrates the beauty of Black identity and showcases the rich artistic talent found in West Africa.
They also work with underrepresented artists from different ethnic backgrounds such as the Iranian Shagha Ariannia. Her solo exhibition, “Five more minutes of collective agony,” is currently on view at the Paris location until May 27th. Ariannia’s moody figure study paintings showcase her mastery of the human form and her ability to evoke powerful emotions through her work. Her inclusion in the gallery’s roster speaks to the diversity and inclusivity of SEPTIEME Gallery’s vision.
SEPTIEME Gallery’s presence at 1-54 New York highlights the importance of showcasing the work of African and Afro-diasporic artists in the global art scene. By providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work, the gallery is helping to create a more equitable and inclusive art world.
The African artists featured at 1-54 New York will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective and unique voice to the fair. Their work represents a new wave of contemporary art, one that is inclusive, diverse, and unafraid to push boundaries. By exhibiting these artists, SEPTIEME Gallery is showcasing the richness and diversity of African artists thus cementing its position as a leading gallery in the global art scene.
The SEPTIEME Gallery’s presence at 1-54 New York is a testament to their commitment to promoting the work of rising African and Afro-diasporic artists. Their selection of artists showcases the richness and diversity of contemporary African art.Additionally, it also highlights the importance of inclusivity in the global art scene. As the fair continues to grow and expand, SEPTIEME Gallery will undoubtedly be at the forefront of promoting emerging talent from the African continent.
