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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair London 2026

15–18 Oct 2026 · Art fair · London, GB

The 14th edition of 1-54 London — the UK's flagship fair dedicated to contemporary African and diasporic art, concurrent with Frieze week and held at Somerset House on the Strand. ~60 galleries across 30+ African nations.

Highlights

• Concurrent with Frieze London week (14–18 October 2026)
• Somerset House venue — Strand location, Courtauld Gallery one floor up (pair)
• ~60 galleries across 30+ African nations
• The October 2026 London art tourist trip — 1-54 + Frieze + Mayfair gallery walk

See also

• All art events in the travel.art calendar
• travel.art — long-form visitor guides for major museums, biennales, and art fairs