1-54 Forum New York 4-6 May 2018 Collage, Colour and Complicating Blackness Derrick Adams’ multidisciplinary work mines the histories of art and popular culture in order to visually present a complex understanding of black life in the US. Lawrence Lemaoana is known for his embroidered kanga cloths, which humorously appropriate the language of South African politics and mass media. In conversation Aruna D'souza (Art Writer), they will discuss consciousness and community, as well as the centrality of text, fabric and craft in their work. Image: © Katrina Sorrentino www.1-54.com

1-54 Forum New York 2018 | Pushit! [exercise 1 in getting well soon]

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.