1-54 NEW YORK: Contemporary African Art Fair

We are excited to announce AKKA Project’s first participation in 1-54 New York 2025, bringing contemporary African art to a key global stage. Our booth will showcase Pamela Enyonu, Cyrus Kabiru, Filipe Branquinho, and Cecilia Lamptey Botchway.

 

Pamela Enyonu (Uganda) – Mixed-media artist exploring empowerment, resilience, and identity, with works acquired by Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art, Venice.

Cyrus Kabiru (Kenya) – Internationally recognized for his C-Stunners wearable sculptures, reimagining sustainability and innovation. His work is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), New York.

Filipe Branquinho (Mozambique) – Photographer and mixed-media artist focusing on culture, identity, and power dynamics, with notable exhibitions at Venice Biennale and MUSEC Lugano.

Cecilia Lamptey Botchway (Ghana) – Mixed-media artist addressing womanhood and heritage through textured portraits and textile-making, with exhibitions at Art X Lagos, Prizm Art Fair, and AKAA Paris.

 

1-54 New York 2025 marks a significant step in AKKA Project’s mission to amplify contemporary African voices. Find us at BOOTH 24 and join us in celebrating these incredible artists as we engage with new audiences and perspectives!