1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
Location
🇬🇧 London, UK
Dates
October 17–20, 2025
Region
Europe
Founded
2013
Galleries
60+
About the Fair
The leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary African art and its diaspora, held during Frieze Week in London. 1-54 takes its name from the 54 countries of Africa, presenting works by artists exploring African identities and cultures.
Who Exhibits
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair brings together established and emerginggalleries presenting modern and contemporary works by artists from across the globe. Exhibitors range from blue-chip institutions with decades of history to newer spaces championing the most urgent voices in contemporary art. The fair's rigorous selection process ensures an exceptionally high standard of presentation throughout.
Why Collectors Attend
For serious collectors, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fairrepresents one of the most concentrated opportunities to view extraordinary works, meet gallery directors, and discover artists at pivotal moments in their careers. The fair's ancillary programming — including VIP previews, curator-led tours, panel discussions, and private events — makes it an essential destination on the annual art world calendar. The concentration of institutional buyers, curators, and press also provides valuable market intelligence for collectors building significant collections.