African Art on the Global Stage. The Growth and Evolution of African Art with Touria El Glaoui

Episode 103 with Touria El Glaoui, who is the Founding Director of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, which is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, has annual editions in London, New York, and Marrakech.

Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 is the first and only international fair dedicated to contemporary African art. With three editions per year—in London, New York, and Marrakech—as well as a pop-up fair in Paris, 1-54 is the leading global art fair committed to providing visibility to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora.

Striving to promote a community of diverse perspectives, including evolving interpretations of the diasporic experience, 1-54 features leading international galleries specialising in contemporary African art alongside artist talks, panel discussions, and a Special Projects programme.

What We Discuss With Touria El Glaoui

• How does 1-54 bridge the gap between African artists and the global art market?
• What are some of the challenges faced by artists from Africa and its diaspora in the contemporary art world?
• How has the perception of African art evolved in the Western world during the ten years 1-54 has been active?
• What does the growing global demand for African art currently look like?
• Does the growing global demand for African art stem from a passion for African art or the perception of it as an investable asset class?

Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Beyond Charity and Changing Narratives. Understanding the Layers of African Philanthropy with Dr Keratiloe Mogotsi? Make sure to check it out!

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