1:54 African Art Fair Returns to New York During Frieze Week
The 1:54 African art fair, originally launched at Somerset House in London, has returned to New York for its second edition, held in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. The fair features around twenty galleries, including international names such as In Situ\Fabienne Leclerc, Anne de Villepoix, Goodman Gallery, and APalazzo. The event is described as more polished and enjoyable than its inaugural year, set in a fascinating space within a relatively remote area. Visitors can also relax at the Pioneer Works garden, which offers barbecue, wooded hills, and food vendors. The fair celebrates African art and its galleries, with a lively opening party featuring a DJ and contemporary African rhythms. The article notes that the fair has grasped the immense artistic potential of Africa with optimal timing.
Key facts
- 1:54 is a London-born fair celebrating African art.
- It first came to New York in the previous year.
- The 2016 edition is held in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
- About twenty galleries participate, including In Situ\Fabienne Leclerc, Anne de Villepoix, Goodman Gallery, and APalazzo.
- The fair is described as more polished and enjoyable than the first edition.
- Pioneer Works garden offers barbecue, wooded hills, and food vendors.
- The opening party featured a DJ and contemporary African rhythms.
- The fair coincides with Frieze New York.
Entities
Institutions
- 1:54
- Somerset House
- In Situ\Fabienne Leclerc
- Anne de Villepoix
- Goodman Gallery
- APalazzo
- Pioneer Works
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Red Hook
- Brooklyn
- London
- Africa