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Northern Highlands church carved into sandstone cliffs, Ethiopia. 2025. Photo credit: Christophe Boisvieux

1-54 Talks and Events

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is accompanied by special curated events and a rich public programme.

Dates17–19 Oct 2025

Meet Authors & Photographers

A unique opportunity to meet two major figures in contemporary culture at 1-54. Join us for book signings with acclaimed writer and curator Ekow Eshun and legendary photographer Dennis Morris.

Fri 17 Oct, 4–4.30pm
1-54 Bookshop
Dennis Morris will be signing copies of MUSIC + LIFE (Thames & Hudson) and COLORED BLACK (HeHe).

Sat 18 Oct, 4–4.30pm
1-54 Bookshop
Ekow Eshun will be signing copies of THE STRANGERS (Penguin) and BLACK EARTH RISING (Thames & Hudson)