1-54 Art Fair - Marrakech
Region
Africa
Timing
Late January/ Early February
Dates
Overview
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.


