1-54 Art Fair - Marrakech

Region

Africa

Timing

Late January/ Early February

Dates

2026
Monday
Feb
16
- 02
Mar
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Tuesday
Feb
17
Confirmed
Various, London
2026
Thursday
Feb
19
- 23
Feb

Overview

The vibrant heart of North Africa becomes the stage for one of the world’s most important platforms for contemporary African art. Returning to La Mamounia and other venues across the city, 1-54 Marrakech brings together leading galleries, emerging talent, collectors, and curators to celebrate and advance the global presence of African and diaspora artists. With Marrakech’s unique cultural backdrop, the fair is both an international marketplace and a deeply local celebration of creativity.

HIGHLIGHTS

🖼️ Spotlight on African & Diaspora Voices – From Lagos to London, Accra to Cape Town, expect diverse perspectives and powerful narratives that highlight the vitality of Africa’s art scenes.

🌍 Cross-Continental Connections – 1-54 Marrakech is a hub for dialogue between African, European, Middle Eastern, and American collectors and institutions, shaping acquisitions and collaborations.

✨ Emerging Talent & Bold Experimentation – The fair is known for elevating rising artists, many of whom use new media, performance, and installation to expand the boundaries of contemporary practice.

🏛️ Institutional & Museum Engagement – Directors and curators attend in force, with the fair often influencing global exhibitions and long-term cultural programming.

🎶 Marrakech’s Cultural Backdrop – Beyond the fair, visitors experience the city’s rich creative ecosystem—from museums and galleries to traditional crafts, food, and music, adding depth to the encounter with contemporary art.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing
Annually held around the last weekend of January/first of Feb. Starts on a Thursday. (Same Day of Week)
Historically held at this venue; strong precedent.
Gallery applications typically run Fall/early Winter. (Deadline is a Friday/Saturday)
Tickets usually available 2-3 months prior to event (mid-week).
VIP/Press Preview is typically the Wednesday before the public opening. (Same Day of Week)
The vibrant heart of North Africa becomes the stage for one of the world’s most important platforms for contemporary African art. Returning to La Mamounia and other venues across the city, 1-54 Marrakech brings together leading galleries, emerging talent, collectors, and curators to celebrate and advance the global presence of African and diaspora artists. With Marrakech’s unique cultural backdrop, the fair is both an international marketplace and a deeply local celebration of creativity.
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