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.
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.