1-54 Marrakech

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(Thursday February 9th, 2023) - (Sunday February 12th, 2023)
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Dates / Times February 9 -12 2023
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Dates / Times
February 9 -12 2023
Press & VIP preview Thursday& Friday 11:00 – 19:00
Public opening hours Saturday 11:00 – 19:00 | Sunday 11:00 – 18:00
Reserve FREE TICKETS for 1-54 Marrakech
1-54 Contemporary Art Fair Marrakech, African diaspora with London editions in 2013 in and growing to New York, + Paris Pop up. + Instagram Top Posts
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Galleries
193 Gallery (Paris, France) * | Ed Cross (London, United Kingdom) * | Foreign Agent (Lausanne, Switzerland) * | Galerie 127 (Marrakech, Morocco) | Galerie Carole Kvasnevski (Paris, France) * | Galerie Cécile Fakhoury (Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Dakar, Senegal and Paris, France) | Galerie Nathalie Obadia (Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium) | Galerie Véronique Rieffel (Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire) * | HOA Galeria (São Paulo, Brazil) *| Katharina Maria Raab (Berlin, Germany| | L’Atelier 21 (Casablanca, Morocco) | La Galerie 38 (Casablanca, Morocco) * | Loft Art Gallery (Casablanca, Morocco) | MAÂT Gallery (Paris, France) * | MAGNIN-A (Paris, France) | Mmarthouse (Johannesburg, South Africa) * | Nil Gallery (Paris, France | Superposition Gallery (Miami Beach, USA) * | TEMPLON (Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium, New York, USA) *| THIS IS NOT A WHITE CUBE (Lisbon, Portugal; Luanda, Angola) *
1-54 Insider: Marrakech | Mohamed Mourabiti
In this short film, Mohamed Mourabiti takes us on a journey through 'his Marrakech', sharing his inspiration and memories before inviting us into his worksho…

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On Day III in London, starting the day with „GEORG BASELITZ: Sculptures 2011 - 2015“ at Serpentine Galleries (serpentineuk ). Enjoying the privilege to join a tour led by curator Tamsin Hong (tamsin_hong ) to then head to 1-54 Art Fair (154artfair ) is the internationally leading fair dedicated to Art from the African Countries and Diaspora. Enjoying a quick walkthrough, bumping into collector friends, artists and dealers, amongst my friend Thorsten Albertz, who with Albertz Benda (albertzbenda ) has an exquisite show up by Great show of Larissa de Souza and Michaela Younge.
#matthiastraveldiary #arttravelwithmatthiasarndt #friezeweek #artlondon #artfair #serpentinegallery #georgbaselitz #154artfair #albertzbenda #larissadesouza #michaelayounge michaelayounge__ #matthiasarndtrecommends

On Day III in London, starting the day with „GEORG BASELITZ: Sculptures 2011 - 2015“ at Serpentine Galleries (serpentineuk ). Enjoying the privilege to join a tour led by curator Tamsin Hong (tamsin_hong ) to then head to 1-54 Art Fair (154artfair ) is the internationally leading fair dedicated to Art from the African Countries and Diaspora. Enjoying a quick walkthrough, bumping into collector friends, artists and dealers, amongst my friend Thorsten Albertz, who with Albertz Benda (albertzbenda ) has an exquisite show up by Great show of Larissa de Souza and Michaela Younge.
#matthiastraveldiary #arttravelwithmatthiasarndt #friezeweek #artlondon #artfair #serpentinegallery #georgbaselitz #154artfair #albertzbenda #larissadesouza #michaelayounge michaelayounge__ #matthiasarndtrecommends
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Ismail Zaidy (b.1997, Morocco) is a self taught photographic artist based in Marrakech. Many of his artworks are created from the rooftop of his family home incorporating found props and regularly includes family members as the subjects of his images. The close connection between the figures in his images is an important aspect of his practice. Zaidy often chooses to obscure the faces of his subjects to focus the viewers attention on the gestures and body positions of the figures, highlighting the bonds between them and to articulate the emotions he wants to express.
Collaborating with his siblings in an experimental and playful way also means they are often likely to preempt his intentions and actively participate in the artistic direction of the shoots. The result of this approach is a contemporary and meditative style, rich in colour.
“I’m trying to shine a light on certain subjects: a lack of communication, the distance between siblings and their parents, and family estrangement are problems that affect many but are rarely talked about, I’m trying to treat this issue poetically throughout my work, showing that family is one of the most valuable gifts in our lives.” – l4artiste
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Ismail Zaidy (b.1997, Morocco) is a self taught photographic artist based in Marrakech. Many of his artworks are created from the rooftop of his family home incorporating found props and regularly includes family members as the subjects of his images. The close connection between the figures in his images is an important aspect of his practice. Zaidy often chooses to obscure the faces of his subjects to focus the viewers attention on the gestures and body positions of the figures, highlighting the bonds between them and to articulate the emotions he wants to express.
Collaborating with his siblings in an experimental and playful way also means they are often likely to preempt his intentions and actively participate in the artistic direction of the shoots. The result of this approach is a contemporary and meditative style, rich in colour.
“I’m trying to shine a light on certain subjects: a lack of communication, the distance between siblings and their parents, and family estrangement are problems that affect many but are rarely talked about, I’m trying to treat this issue poetically throughout my work, showing that family is one of the most valuable gifts in our lives.” – l4artiste
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Open Doors Gallery
Exhibitions | Artwork | Books
Use #odtakeovers to be featured
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"Harigato T Chaînes Green” by Saidou Dicko, 100x75cm, hand painted photography (unique piece), 2020
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Part of current exhibition “YOUR SHADOWS”.
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#photography #saïdoudicko #paintedphotography #photographie #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #154artfair #artparis #art #photo #africanartists #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #artcollectors #parisexpo #exposition #showroom

"Harigato T Chaînes Green” by Saidou Dicko, 100x75cm, hand painted photography (unique piece), 2020
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Part of current exhibition “YOUR SHADOWS”.
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#photography #saïdoudicko #paintedphotography #photographie #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #154artfair #artparis #art #photo #africanartists #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #artcollectors #parisexpo #exposition #showroom
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𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦
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Last weekend, Frieze London took place, and parallel to it, so did 1-54 Art Fair, a fair for contemporary African art and art from the African Diaspora, that also featured an installation and performance by artist Grada.Kilomba in the courtyard of Somerset House. For those who missed out on visiting this 10th edition in person, or simply want to continue browsing through the works, the fair will continue online for another two weeks, until October 31st.
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Vergangenes Wochenende fand die Frieze London statt, und parallel der 1-54 Art Fair, eine Messe für zeitgenössische afrikanische Kunst und Kunst aus der afrikanischen Diaspora. Den Hof des Somerset House, wo die Messe stattfand, bespielte die Künstlerin Grada.Kilomba mit einer großen Installation und Performance. Für all jene, die es verpasst haben, persönlich im Somerset House vorbei zu schauen oder schlicht weiter durch die Werke stöbern möchten, läuft die Messe noch bis zum 31. Oktober online weiter.
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Image: Tewodros Hagos (tewodroshagos), "Journey (56)", Courtesy kristinhjellegjerdegallery

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦
🅴🅽
Last weekend, Frieze London took place, and parallel to it, so did 1-54 Art Fair, a fair for contemporary African art and art from the African Diaspora, that also featured an installation and performance by artist Grada.Kilomba in the courtyard of Somerset House. For those who missed out on visiting this 10th edition in person, or simply want to continue browsing through the works, the fair will continue online for another two weeks, until October 31st.
🅳🅴
Vergangenes Wochenende fand die Frieze London statt, und parallel der 1-54 Art Fair, eine Messe für zeitgenössische afrikanische Kunst und Kunst aus der afrikanischen Diaspora. Den Hof des Somerset House, wo die Messe stattfand, bespielte die Künstlerin Grada.Kilomba mit einer großen Installation und Performance. Für all jene, die es verpasst haben, persönlich im Somerset House vorbei zu schauen oder schlicht weiter durch die Werke stöbern möchten, läuft die Messe noch bis zum 31. Oktober online weiter.
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Image: Tewodros Hagos (tewodroshagos), "Journey (56)", Courtesy kristinhjellegjerdegallery
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SAVE THE DATE!
We are glad to welcome you on Saturday 07/05 to the opening of "The Prince of Shadows", a solo exhibition by Saïdou Dicko.
Book signing: 2-6pm
Vernissage: 6-9pm
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"Moon Princess TMS1", 2022
Saïdou Dicko
160x120cm
Painted photograph
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YOU ARE ENTERING THE LANDS OF THE PRINCE OF SHADOWS. HIS KINGDOM ISN’T RULED BY ANY LAW EXCEPT THE ONE OF LISTENING TO THEIR EYES, LED BY THEIR FEELINGS. SAÏDOU DICKO’S WORKS ARE LIKE MUSIC. THEY UNFOLD THROUGH
THE SPACE AND LEAVE THE VISITORS WITH CONTROL AND FREEDOM OF INTERPRETATION. THE WORDS DO NOT COUNT BUT HOW THE MELODY CARRIES YOU ALONG.
“THAT’S ALSO WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO ME. IT’S A BIG PART OF MY JOB TO LISTEN TO HOW PEOPLE INTERPRET AND FEEL ABOUT MY WORK. IT’S LIKE MUSIC, THERE’S NO TRANSLATION: YOU LISTEN, YOU LOOK AND THEN THERE YOU GO, NO NEED FOR INTERPRETATION. THAT’S HOW I DEFINE MY LITTLE WORKS, LIKE VISUAL MUSIC.”
Through painted photographs, drawings and works on fabric by Saïdou Dicko, the exhibition The Prince of Shadows mirrors the plurality of the artist’s work. It calls for the imagination and souvenirs of the visitors. If some questions arise, the viewers have to solve the mystery. Saïdou Dicko doesn’t hide any preconceived and universal solution. It is the viewers’ duty to project their personal feelings.
Who are these children who appear from one work to another? Where are they? What are they doing? It does not matter. Only creativity matters.
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saidou_dicko #soloshow #shadows #parisgallery #artgallery #artcollector #parisgallery #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #artparis #154artfair #parisphoto #photolondon #contemporaryphotography #lemarais #parisexpo #photography #paintedphotography

SAVE THE DATE!
We are glad to welcome you on Saturday 07/05 to the opening of "The Prince of Shadows", a solo exhibition by Saïdou Dicko.
Book signing: 2-6pm
Vernissage: 6-9pm
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"Moon Princess TMS1", 2022
Saïdou Dicko
160x120cm
Painted photograph
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YOU ARE ENTERING THE LANDS OF THE PRINCE OF SHADOWS. HIS KINGDOM ISN’T RULED BY ANY LAW EXCEPT THE ONE OF LISTENING TO THEIR EYES, LED BY THEIR FEELINGS. SAÏDOU DICKO’S WORKS ARE LIKE MUSIC. THEY UNFOLD THROUGH
THE SPACE AND LEAVE THE VISITORS WITH CONTROL AND FREEDOM OF INTERPRETATION. THE WORDS DO NOT COUNT BUT HOW THE MELODY CARRIES YOU ALONG.
“THAT’S ALSO WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO ME. IT’S A BIG PART OF MY JOB TO LISTEN TO HOW PEOPLE INTERPRET AND FEEL ABOUT MY WORK. IT’S LIKE MUSIC, THERE’S NO TRANSLATION: YOU LISTEN, YOU LOOK AND THEN THERE YOU GO, NO NEED FOR INTERPRETATION. THAT’S HOW I DEFINE MY LITTLE WORKS, LIKE VISUAL MUSIC.”
Through painted photographs, drawings and works on fabric by Saïdou Dicko, the exhibition The Prince of Shadows mirrors the plurality of the artist’s work. It calls for the imagination and souvenirs of the visitors. If some questions arise, the viewers have to solve the mystery. Saïdou Dicko doesn’t hide any preconceived and universal solution. It is the viewers’ duty to project their personal feelings.
Who are these children who appear from one work to another? Where are they? What are they doing? It does not matter. Only creativity matters.
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saidou_dicko #soloshow #shadows #parisgallery #artgallery #artcollector #parisgallery #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #artparis #154artfair #parisphoto #photolondon #contemporaryphotography #lemarais #parisexpo #photography #paintedphotography
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Opening of 1-54 Paris Art Fair at Christie’s today, in presence of Matthew Eguavoen.
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Meet us on both B13
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bartbouy jeandavidnkot 154artfair christiesparis #154artfair #artfair #christies #artcollectors #contemporaryart #artcontemporain #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #artparis

Opening of 1-54 Paris Art Fair at Christie’s today, in presence of Matthew Eguavoen.
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Meet us on both B13
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bartbouy jeandavidnkot 154artfair christiesparis #154artfair #artfair #christies #artcollectors #contemporaryart #artcontemporain #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #artparis
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All roads lead to London for an action packed week of contemporary art, kicking off tomorrow at the VIP opening of 154artfair 🇬🇧
Be sure to pop down to booth E25 where soartgallerycasablanca will be showing two arresting works by the sensational oluwoleomofemi, who is recently returned from his second institutional show of 2023 🇳🇬🏆
Featured artwork:
Oluwole Omofemi
Untitled, 2023
Oil & Acrylic on canvas
59 1/10 × 59 4/5 in | 150 × 152 cm
Happy viewing, and enjoy the fair!
Oluwole Omofemi’s work is on view at 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair.
So Art Gallery, Booth E25, East Wing, Somerset House, Strand, London. October 12 - October 15 2023.
#154artfair
#oluwoleomofemi
#soartgallerycasablanca

All roads lead to London for an action packed week of contemporary art, kicking off tomorrow at the VIP opening of 154artfair 🇬🇧
Be sure to pop down to booth E25 where soartgallerycasablanca will be showing two arresting works by the sensational oluwoleomofemi, who is recently returned from his second institutional show of 2023 🇳🇬🏆
Featured artwork:
Oluwole Omofemi
Untitled, 2023
Oil & Acrylic on canvas
59 1/10 × 59 4/5 in | 150 × 152 cm
Happy viewing, and enjoy the fair!
Oluwole Omofemi’s work is on view at 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair.
So Art Gallery, Booth E25, East Wing, Somerset House, Strand, London. October 12 - October 15 2023.
#154artfair
#oluwoleomofemi
#soartgallerycasablanca
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154artfair New York is now open (online)!
Visit our booth online with a selection of artworks by Saïdou Dicko, Jean David Nkot, Moustapha Baidi Oumarou, Cristiano Mangovo and Marc Posso.
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"Here is the way to happiness T fleurs rose red"
Saïdou Dicko
Painted photography (unique piece)
100x75cm
2020
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#saïdoudicko #artfair #154artfair #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #artnewyork #artparis #exhibition #artwork #artcontemporain #contemporaryafricanart #africancontemporaryart #artcollector #artgeneve

154artfair New York is now open (online)!
Visit our booth online with a selection of artworks by Saïdou Dicko, Jean David Nkot, Moustapha Baidi Oumarou, Cristiano Mangovo and Marc Posso.
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"Here is the way to happiness T fleurs rose red"
Saïdou Dicko
Painted photography (unique piece)
100x75cm
2020
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#saïdoudicko #artfair #154artfair #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #artnewyork #artparis #exhibition #artwork #artcontemporain #contemporaryafricanart #africancontemporaryart #artcollector #artgeneve
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‘Hybrid’ a groupexhibition about SA Art currently open uitstalling The Villa - Marcel Habetslaan 13 - Genk - Belgium
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Open today from 13-18h and every Wednesday-Sunday from 13-18h
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anton_smit_sculptor #antonsmit #antonsmitsculpturepark ennockart #ennockinbelgium #ennockmlangeni #banelekhoza #marlenedumas #painting #paintings #sculpture #sculptures #sculptureart #artcollector #artcollectors #artcollection #artcollections #kunstkollektion #kunstcollectie #tentoonstelling #kunst #contemporaryart #contemporary #acrylicpainting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #artgallery #akaaartfair #154artfair #southafricanart #southafricanartist #visitgenk

‘Hybrid’ a groupexhibition about SA Art currently open uitstalling The Villa - Marcel Habetslaan 13 - Genk - Belgium
-
Open today from 13-18h and every Wednesday-Sunday from 13-18h
-
anton_smit_sculptor #antonsmit #antonsmitsculpturepark ennockart #ennockinbelgium #ennockmlangeni #banelekhoza #marlenedumas #painting #paintings #sculpture #sculptures #sculptureart #artcollector #artcollectors #artcollection #artcollections #kunstkollektion #kunstcollectie #tentoonstelling #kunst #contemporaryart #contemporary #acrylicpainting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #artgallery #akaaartfair #154artfair #southafricanart #southafricanartist #visitgenk
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Night Veil by nabil_el_makhloufi, 2021. Nabil is showing with nilgalleryparis at this year’s 154artfair — staged at London’s Somerset House from 14-17th October.
This Thursday, as part of the fair, our Chief Curator gemmarollsbentley is taking part in a panel discussion alongside __osinachi, sumi_v and moderated by Princess Alia Al-Senussi.
In ‘The Virtual Salon’ the group will discuss the intersections of art with the digital realm, where divides exist and how creative practitioners have found tools to enable new forms of expression — with a focus on independently-driven storytelling techniques that allow queer, feminist alt-narratives to breathe in open space.
#nabilelmakhlouf #154artfair

Night Veil by nabil_el_makhloufi, 2021. Nabil is showing with nilgalleryparis at this year’s 154artfair — staged at London’s Somerset House from 14-17th October.
This Thursday, as part of the fair, our Chief Curator gemmarollsbentley is taking part in a panel discussion alongside __osinachi, sumi_v and moderated by Princess Alia Al-Senussi.
In ‘The Virtual Salon’ the group will discuss the intersections of art with the digital realm, where divides exist and how creative practitioners have found tools to enable new forms of expression — with a focus on independently-driven storytelling techniques that allow queer, feminist alt-narratives to breathe in open space.
#nabilelmakhlouf #154artfair
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SAVE THE DATE!
We are glad to welcome you on Saturday 07/05 to the opening of "The Prince of Shadows", a solo exhibition by Saïdou Dicko.
Book signing: 2-6pm
Vernissage: 6-9pm
—
"The Blue Prince Plastic T Plumes", 2022
Saïdou Dicko
100x75 cm
Painted photograph
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YOU ARE ENTERING THE LANDS OF THE PRINCE OF SHADOWS. HIS KINGDOM ISN’T RULED BY ANY LAW EXCEPT THE ONE OF LISTENING TO THEIR EYES, LED BY THEIR FEELINGS. SAÏDOU DICKO’S WORKS ARE LIKE MUSIC. THEY UNFOLD THROUGH
THE SPACE AND LEAVE THE VISITORS WITH CONTROL AND FREEDOM OF INTERPRETATION. THE WORDS DO NOT COUNT BUT HOW THE MELODY CARRIES YOU ALONG.
“THAT’S ALSO WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO ME. IT’S A BIG PART OF MY JOB TO LISTEN TO HOW PEOPLE INTERPRET AND FEEL ABOUT MY WORK. IT’S LIKE MUSIC, THERE’S NO TRANSLATION: YOU LISTEN, YOU LOOK AND THEN THERE YOU GO, NO NEED FOR INTERPRETATION. THAT’S HOW I DEFINE MY LITTLE WORKS, LIKE VISUAL MUSIC.”
Through painted photographs, drawings and works on fabric by Saïdou Dicko, the exhibition The Prince of Shadows mirrors the plurality of the artist’s work. It calls for the imagination and souvenirs of the visitors. If some questions arise, the viewers have to solve the mystery. Saïdou Dicko doesn’t hide any preconceived and universal solution. It is the viewers’ duty to project their personal feelings.
Who are these children who appear from one work to another? Where are they? What are they doing? It does not matter. Only creativity matters.
—
saidou_dicko #soloshow #shadows #parisgallery #artgallery #artcollector #parisgallery #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #artparis #154artfair #parisphoto #photolondon #contemporaryphotography #lemarais #parisexpo #photography #paintedphotography

SAVE THE DATE!
We are glad to welcome you on Saturday 07/05 to the opening of "The Prince of Shadows", a solo exhibition by Saïdou Dicko.
Book signing: 2-6pm
Vernissage: 6-9pm
—
"The Blue Prince Plastic T Plumes", 2022
Saïdou Dicko
100x75 cm
Painted photograph
—
YOU ARE ENTERING THE LANDS OF THE PRINCE OF SHADOWS. HIS KINGDOM ISN’T RULED BY ANY LAW EXCEPT THE ONE OF LISTENING TO THEIR EYES, LED BY THEIR FEELINGS. SAÏDOU DICKO’S WORKS ARE LIKE MUSIC. THEY UNFOLD THROUGH
THE SPACE AND LEAVE THE VISITORS WITH CONTROL AND FREEDOM OF INTERPRETATION. THE WORDS DO NOT COUNT BUT HOW THE MELODY CARRIES YOU ALONG.
“THAT’S ALSO WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO ME. IT’S A BIG PART OF MY JOB TO LISTEN TO HOW PEOPLE INTERPRET AND FEEL ABOUT MY WORK. IT’S LIKE MUSIC, THERE’S NO TRANSLATION: YOU LISTEN, YOU LOOK AND THEN THERE YOU GO, NO NEED FOR INTERPRETATION. THAT’S HOW I DEFINE MY LITTLE WORKS, LIKE VISUAL MUSIC.”
Through painted photographs, drawings and works on fabric by Saïdou Dicko, the exhibition The Prince of Shadows mirrors the plurality of the artist’s work. It calls for the imagination and souvenirs of the visitors. If some questions arise, the viewers have to solve the mystery. Saïdou Dicko doesn’t hide any preconceived and universal solution. It is the viewers’ duty to project their personal feelings.
Who are these children who appear from one work to another? Where are they? What are they doing? It does not matter. Only creativity matters.
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saidou_dicko #soloshow #shadows #parisgallery #artgallery #artcollector #parisgallery #artcontemporain #contemporaryart #artparis #154artfair #parisphoto #photolondon #contemporaryphotography #lemarais #parisexpo #photography #paintedphotography
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Highlights from 154artfair 1-54 African Contemporary Art Fair at Somerset House somersethouse
#artweeklondon #londonartfair #contemporaryart #africancontemporaryart #154artfair

Highlights from 154artfair 1-54 African Contemporary Art Fair at Somerset House somersethouse
#artweeklondon #londonartfair #contemporaryart #africancontemporaryart #154artfair
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Our #Togo 🇹🇬 creative mafia in action 154artfair here in #London 🤩Wonderful running into my cousin annagpierrini as we celebrate 🎉 the #TogoYeye exhibition by delaliayivi galeriegomis 🌈#154artfair 🔥

Our #Togo 🇹🇬 creative mafia in action 154artfair here in #London 🤩Wonderful running into my cousin annagpierrini as we celebrate 🎉 the #TogoYeye exhibition by delaliayivi galeriegomis 🌈#154artfair 🔥 ...
As media partner for 154artfair here`s some of our highlights from this weekend`s London edition. Go see!
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House, London, from 12-15 October 2023
1. Larissa de Souza, Não ser eu, para ser aceita, 2022, albertz benda.
2. Bahati Simoens, Start the way you wanna finish, 2023.
3. Damilola Onosowobo, Homegirls II, 2021, Affinity Gallery
4. Zanele Muholi, Ziphi II Emhlabeni 2019.
5. Gustavo Nazareno, Portas Vilaseca Galeria
#nataalmedia #154artfair

As media partner for 154artfair here`s some of our highlights from this weekend`s London edition. Go see!
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House, London, from 12-15 October 2023
1. Larissa de Souza, Não ser eu, para ser aceita, 2022, albertz benda.
2. Bahati Simoens, Start the way you wanna finish, 2023.
3. Damilola Onosowobo, Homegirls II, 2021, Affinity Gallery
4. Zanele Muholi, Ziphi II Emhlabeni 2019.
5. Gustavo Nazareno, Portas Vilaseca Galeria
#nataalmedia #154artfair
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🌟 2022 IN REVIEW 🌟
Leading up to our 1-year anniversary in January, we`re taking a look back at all the incredible shows, artists, and people who made 2022 an unforgettable year.
In April 2022, we presented "Soul Culture," a solo show of work by Renee Cox (reneecoxstudio), followed by a presentation of her work at 154artfair.
As a celebrated artist for the past thirty years, Renee Cox has used her background in fashion photography, graphic design, and modeling to forge an artistic path joining photography, conceptualism, and performance.
"When you’ve been working for thirty years, it’s imperative to stay current! I want my work to rule the world and have that world created by me."—Renee Cox
#HannahTraore #HannahTraoreGallery #ReneeCox #154artfair

🌟 2022 IN REVIEW 🌟
Leading up to our 1-year anniversary in January, we`re taking a look back at all the incredible shows, artists, and people who made 2022 an unforgettable year.
In April 2022, we presented "Soul Culture," a solo show of work by Renee Cox (reneecoxstudio), followed by a presentation of her work at 154artfair.
As a celebrated artist for the past thirty years, Renee Cox has used her background in fashion photography, graphic design, and modeling to forge an artistic path joining photography, conceptualism, and performance.
"When you’ve been working for thirty years, it’s imperative to stay current! I want my work to rule the world and have that world created by me."—Renee Cox
#HannahTraore #HannahTraoreGallery #ReneeCox #154artfair
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This is the last week end to visit Matthew Eguavoen’s solo exhibition "Egbé Okpá" at the gallery!
On view until Tuesday 03/05.
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Matthew Eguavoen`s portraits stage his thoughts on Nigerian society. He explores social, economic and political issues through the eyes of his models. His new series of works presented in the exhibition "Egbé Okpá" plunges visitors into the intimacy of a couple.
"Egbé Okpá", which means "one family" in Benin language - a language spoken in the artist`s native Edo region of southwestern Nigeria - reflects the autobiographical nature of the work. Matthew Eguavoen`s narrative is imbued with the birth of his first child, as he projects in it his experience as a young father. He questions parenthood and the impact of this upheaval on the couple. What was life like before? How does one go from two to three? How are our responsibilities and priorities changed permanently and irreversibly? Egbé Okpá unveils intimate portraits by plunging us into the confidence of family moments.
Matthew Eguavoen perpetuates the tradition of family portraits. Historically, family portraits used to depict historical figures, politicians, members of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie - from Diego Velazquez`s portrait of the Infanta Margarita to Jan Van Eyck`s Arnolfini Portrait - showing the individuals in their homes and exposing the ties that bind them. These portraits inscribed the family in history and are carried its social and economic success. They saluted its importance by displaying its wealth and stability. In the same vein, the composition of Matthew Eguavoen`s portraits is evocative. By immersing his figures in the comfort of a domestic setting, he shows the central position of the child in this new trio. He illustrates with his brushes how the harmony of the couple is changed, how the offspring becomes a new pillar of the family balance.
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mattheweguavoen_art #soloshow #painting #parisexpo #parisgallery #artcollector #contemporaryart #lemarais #artparis #154artfair #expoparis #artcontemporain #figurativepainting #africanartist #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart

This is the last week end to visit Matthew Eguavoen’s solo exhibition "Egbé Okpá" at the gallery!
On view until Tuesday 03/05.
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Matthew Eguavoen`s portraits stage his thoughts on Nigerian society. He explores social, economic and political issues through the eyes of his models. His new series of works presented in the exhibition "Egbé Okpá" plunges visitors into the intimacy of a couple.
"Egbé Okpá", which means "one family" in Benin language - a language spoken in the artist`s native Edo region of southwestern Nigeria - reflects the autobiographical nature of the work. Matthew Eguavoen`s narrative is imbued with the birth of his first child, as he projects in it his experience as a young father. He questions parenthood and the impact of this upheaval on the couple. What was life like before? How does one go from two to three? How are our responsibilities and priorities changed permanently and irreversibly? Egbé Okpá unveils intimate portraits by plunging us into the confidence of family moments.
Matthew Eguavoen perpetuates the tradition of family portraits. Historically, family portraits used to depict historical figures, politicians, members of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie - from Diego Velazquez`s portrait of the Infanta Margarita to Jan Van Eyck`s Arnolfini Portrait - showing the individuals in their homes and exposing the ties that bind them. These portraits inscribed the family in history and are carried its social and economic success. They saluted its importance by displaying its wealth and stability. In the same vein, the composition of Matthew Eguavoen`s portraits is evocative. By immersing his figures in the comfort of a domestic setting, he shows the central position of the child in this new trio. He illustrates with his brushes how the harmony of the couple is changed, how the offspring becomes a new pillar of the family balance.
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I am happy to announce I am participating of the 1-54 Paris at the emblematic Christie’s auction house.
The 154artfair at christiesparis it’s from 20-23 January. My paintings can be see with lucegallery.
Some cool news, all my paintings were Sold Out in few hours. I got 2 paintings displayed plus 4 paintings added to the sales.
I really want to say thank you very much everyone who support my art, those past months I am getting a lot of exciting news, I am very grateful for everything.
I apologize everyone that I still didn’t reply back on Emails or Message. As I work alone it’s difficult to give properly attention to everyone. But thank you for being part of this amazing support to my art and walk with me on this journey.
"Take me uptown to that flower shop I like."
160 x 120 cm, Acrylic on Canvas.
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I am happy to announce I am participating of the 1-54 Paris at the emblematic Christie’s auction house.
The 154artfair at christiesparis it’s from 20-23 January. My paintings can be see with lucegallery.
Some cool news, all my paintings were Sold Out in few hours. I got 2 paintings displayed plus 4 paintings added to the sales.
I really want to say thank you very much everyone who support my art, those past months I am getting a lot of exciting news, I am very grateful for everything.
I apologize everyone that I still didn’t reply back on Emails or Message. As I work alone it’s difficult to give properly attention to everyone. But thank you for being part of this amazing support to my art and walk with me on this journey.
"Take me uptown to that flower shop I like."
160 x 120 cm, Acrylic on Canvas.
#art #canvasart #arte #africanart #christies
#architecture #acrylicpainting #artmuseum #artsy #artwork #artauction #artecontemporanea #acryliconcanvas #artofvisuals #beautiful #artist #artgallery #visualart #artcollection #oilpainting #artcollector #fineart #contemporaryart #154artfair #instaart #contemporaryart #newartist #portrait #fashion #artnow
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