1-54 Forum New York ﻿6 - 7 May 2016 The Politics and Privilege Of Play Dexter Wimberly (Independent Curator) in conversation with ruby onyinyechi amanze (Artist). Navigating the liminal space between fantasy and reality, ruby onyinyechi amanze’s drawings envision speculative narratives of self-discovery, supernatural existence and spatio-temporal escapism to evoke ideas around cultural hybridity, belonging, and displacement. www.1-54.com

1-54 Forum New York 2016 | Emerging Social Entrepreneurs

Founded in 2013, 1-54 has dedicated itself to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora and strives to promote diverse perspectives. With editions in London, New York and Marrakech annually, 1-54 features leading international galleries specialising in contemporary African art and is accompanied by the 1-54 Forum talks and Special Projects programme.