1-54 Forum London 2022 | Introduction & Exhibition Itineraries with Dr. ‘Ugochukwu-Smooth’ Nzewi and Dr. Omar Kholeif

1-54 Forum London 2022 | Introduction & Exhibition Itineraries with Dr. ‘Ugochukwu-Smooth’ Nzewi and Dr. Omar Kholeif

Author: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair November 1, 2022 Duration: 39:41

Introduction & Exhibition Itineraries with Dr. ‘Ugochukwu-Smooth’ Nzewi and Dr. Omar Kholeif

‘Ugochukwu-Smooth’ Nzewi is an artist, art historian, and curator who currently serves as the inaugural Steven and Lisa Tananbaum Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. Both trained as artists, Nzewi and Kholeif, take a winding path through the exhibition halls of memory, reflecting on the projects that inspired and gave route to formative trajectories, such as the Dak’Art Biennial in Senegal, through to the art spaces, that nourished and inspired them — from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. In this conversation, the duo negotiates the tension between the notion of ‘tradition’ in art history against the accumulated concept of the contemporary. They consider the ethnographic and the anthropological in a dialogue that summons individual ways of looking and narrating art of Africa and its diasporas. 


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The 1-54 Forum podcast is an audio extension of the talks programme from the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. This series captures the critical conversations that happen alongside the fair's physical editions in London, New York, and Marrakech. Rather than simply documenting events, the podcast delves into the ideas shaping contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, offering a platform for artists, curators, critics, and thinkers to explore themes that define the current moment. Listeners will hear unfiltered discussions on artistic practice, curation, and the complex cultural dialogues that this vibrant art scene engages with globally. Each episode provides a deeper understanding of the contexts and narratives behind the work, moving beyond the gallery walls to examine the forces influencing creation and exhibition. The audio format allows for an intimate and focused engagement with perspectives that are often nuanced and multifaceted. By tuning in, you gain access to a curated selection of dialogues that highlight the fair's core mission to promote diverse and underrepresented viewpoints within the international art landscape. This podcast serves as a lasting resource for anyone interested in the evolving discourse of contemporary African art, preserving the dynamism of live talks for reflection and continued learning long after the fairs conclude. It is an essential listen for those who seek to comprehend the breadth and depth of this artistic field through the voices actively shaping its future.
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