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.
Tribute to music legend Ayub Ogada
Ayub Ogada, the legendary Kenyan musician, who popularised traditional African melodies around the world, has passed away.
Women of power and “kindred spirits”
The meeting of Nigerian veteran artist Nike Davies-Okundaye and Liberian-born Bendu Cooper was a meeting of “kindred spirits”.
Pushing African design boundaries
This month through to February will see South African designer Porky Hefer bring his magic to a wider audience with his first solo exhibition.