1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair London 2026
The leading international fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, founded by Touria El Glaoui in 2013 and held annually at Somerset House during Frieze Week.
- Dates
- October 16–18, 2026
- Location
- Somerset House, London, United Kingdom
- Organizer
- Touria El Glaoui
- Official site
- 1-54.com/london/
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