Kia Henda returns with his monumental The Fortress
For the 2019 edition of the 1-54 Courtyard Sculpture Commission, Kiluanji Kia Henda has been selected for his evocative work, The Fortress.
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A dive into the deep blue of the indigo tradition
Among 1-54’s special projects, Blue Cloth features traditional batik techniques and indigo dyes from the ancient artistic heritage of the West African.
A glimpse into the 2019 edition of 1-54 London
With annual editions in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has established itself as the leading international art fair.
Pedal Power in Eritrea: How Bicicletta rules in Asmara
Unlike most African cities chocking in traffic and pollution, cars are few and far between in Eritrea’s capital, Asmara. Instead the bicycle is king of …
Spectacular celebration of African creativity
A recap of the Gala Night of the Century, in Nairobi.
El Anatsui stuns with new London show
A stunning new show of work by one of Africa’s most celebrated artists, El Anatsui.