1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2023 | Talks

FRI 13 OCT

14.00 - 15.30
TALK TALK TALK – African Photography Conversations
ON SELLING AND COLLECTING AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Thinking of or wondering why selling and how to collect African photography? Join the conversation with gallerists specialised in championing lens-based practices from the continent and hear their perspectives on building an African photography collection.

Moderator: Julie Bonzon
Panelists: Emilie Demon (Director, Afronova), Zein Khalifa (Co-Founder, Tintera), Sofia Carreira-Wham (Co-Founder, Doyle Wham) 

16.00 - 17.30
TALK TALK TALK – African Photography Conversations
THE IMPACT OF PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE

Over the past decade, photography competitions appeared inflationary in the photography landscape. What are they, and what is their role for the actors in the photography scene? Join this conversation between international competition directors and hear about their experience working with this quickly evolving medium.

Moderator: Benjamin Füglister
Panelists: Isabelle von Ribbentrop (Executive Director, Prix Pictet), Anne-Marie Beckmann (Director, Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize) and James Barnor (Founder, The James Barnor Prize)

SAT 14 OCT

14.00 - 15.15
1-54 x THE MISSING THREAD - Connections: A conversation on Black Culture & Creative Expression | £8/£6 conc
What are the connections between Black British culture and Black artistic expression? Where are the wells of creativity that inspire and influence Black artists and creatives? Join us for a discussion that delves into the interdisciplinary inspirations and cultural influences of Black British arts and artists.

Panelists: Chair: Péjú Oshin, Artists: Jennie Baptiste, Lakwena

16.00 - 17.30
1-54 x MOLESKINE FOUNDATION
A CREATIVITY REVIVAL
The panel will try rescue creativity from the abstract into real and demonstrable actions, changing not just the creators but the world around them. The work of the Creativity Pioneers serves as evidence and infinite possibilities and boundless imagination, which are critical in the midst of unceasing challenges caused by social injustice, climate change, conflicts. Where creativity occurs, consciousness is elevated, and health can be restored. Where there is creativity, community and communion can emerge. And where there is creativity, joy has a chance.

Hosted by:
Christine Eyene, Art Critic and Founder of YaPhoto
With
Sagal Ali, Photographer and Founder of Somali Arts Foundation
Adama Sanneh, CEO and Co-Founder of Moleskine Foundation