Wim Pijbes

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Despite the setback of Covid-19, the number of art fairs worldwide grew to a staggering 377 in 2024. The 1-54 fair, which was founded in 2013, with three editions per year—in London, New York and Marrakech—is probably the best-known fair dedicated to African art. (The fair’s name refers to the 54 countries on the African continent). Back in 2008, the first Joburg Art Fair took place with only 22 galleries in Johannesburg.