Missing Home, Adolf Tega in collaboration with Qaqambile Bead Studio
Whilst you most likely have heard 1-54 is celebrating its 10th year in London at its flagship event at Somerset House, LUX casts an eye at one of their more surprising partnerships?Nando?s!
Founded in 2013, by Touria El Glaoui, 1-54 is the leading international art fair that focuses on contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, with it name deriving from the 54 countries that make up the African continent. This year?s fair will host 50 international exhibitors across 21 countries, its largest number of countries to date. They will present over 130 artists working across an array of mediums from painting and sculpture to mixed media and installation.
Women’s Conversation by Nkoali Nawa For the last three years, 1-54 has partnered with, Christie?s, highlighting the renowned auction house?s dedication to showcasing contemporary African art to its global client base. But even more astonishing is 1-54?s other significant partner. Nando?s.
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Maideyi by Adolf Tega 
Adolf Tega. Image by Retha Ferguson
?This opportunity is the pay-off for hard work and patience. It is a full circle moment for me; I recall so well receiving continuous feedback from Tamlin [Spier Arts Trust ch...