1-54 Forum New York 3 - 5 May 2019The Zulus Of New York Zakes Mda (Writer, Poet and Painter) reads from his new novel The Zulus of New York (2019) with Tinashe Mushakavanhu (Writer-Scholar and 1-54 Forum Programme Curator) as respondent. The novel, based on historical events in the 1880s, follows Mpiyezintombi, a Zulu, as he is taken to England and later America as a performer. Image: © Brittany Buongiorno www.1-54.com

1-54 Forum New York 2019 | Publication Launch: Some Writers Can Give You Two Heartbeats

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.