1-54 Forum New York 6 -7 May 2016 Materiality, Storytelling, and Grand Narratives in Contemporary African Art Dexter Wimberly (Independent Curator) in conversation with Billie Zangewa (Artist). Billie Zangewa is an internationally celebrated Johannesburg based Malawian artist who works with fabrics, mostly silk, to create intricate tapestries. By way of her rich, elaborate silk ‘paintings’, Zangewa celebrates black femininity, self-empowerment and the importance of storytelling. www.1-54.com

1-54 Forum New York 2016 | Typing Machine: Dave McKenzie and Adrienne Edwards

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.