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ART X Lagos is the premier international art fair in West Africa, and a dynamic platform created to showcase and support contemporary culture from Africa and its diaspora. Since its launch in 2016, the fair has emerged as a global destination, drawing artists and galleries from over 70 countries, with attendees and participants from 170 nations worldwide, thus significantly expanding Lagos' global cultural positioning.

ART X Lagos transcends conventional art fairs, through its ambitious programme which features immersive experiences spanning music, film, design and art, that centre the continent and diaspora’s exceptional talent, including keynote artists and speakers such as El Anatsui, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Wangechi Mutu, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Ibrahim Mahama and more. The fair’s annual award for emerging artists out of Africa and its diaspora, the Access ART X Prize, is the leading art prize in Nigeria, preparing its winners for the highest levels of success on the global stage. ART X Lagos is today a cornerstone of the African art sector, working as a transformative cultural catalyst committed to the redefinition of the Africa narrative.

The ninth edition of ART X Lagos will be held from 31 October to 3 November 2024.

Visit @artxlagos on social media for more.

access ART X prize

The Access ART X Prize is a prestigious platform for recognising and nurturing emerging artistic talent from Africa and its diaspora. Applications for 2024 open in September.

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the projects

The Projects are specially curated installations, engaging exhibits, and thought-provoking experiences, featuring diverse voices in the art world.

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ART X talks

ART X Talks is a vibrant, discursive space that seeks to foster dialogue, share unique perspectives through African art and address pressing issues in Nigeria, within Africa, and across the diaspora.

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ART X LIVE!

ART X Live! features trailblazing musicians and visual artists delivering an exceptional performance, merged through a tapestry of genres.

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ART X cinema

ART X Cinema is an immersive audio-visual experience that showcases the works of artists from across Africa and its diaspora. Immerse yourself in a rich selection of films that delve into how artists disrupt, imagine and reinvent.

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art across borders

Art Across Borders highlights exceptional artists within the African community, in partnership with Afreximbank. A number of artists from the continent’s regions are showcased, each a representative of the innovative spirit that defines their ecosystem.

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THE DEVELOPMENT FORUM

The Development Forum is an open dialogue between the new generation of African artists and the established, professional art industry. The aim is to explore the various paths open to artists and curators seeking to build and advance their careers within the art ecosystem.

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Lagos Art week

A prestigious platform for recognising and nurturing emerging artistic talent from Africa and its diaspora

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Schools' Programme

The Schools’ Programme is an integral component of the programming at ART X Lagos, designed to make art accessible and engaging for students of schools in underserved communities in Lagos. Our aim is to foster an appreciation for art and nurture creativity in the minds of young people..

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TEAM

TOKINI PETERSIDE-SCHWEBIG

FOUNDER

FERAN SONUGA

LEAD EVENTS CONSULTANT

HAILY GRENET

CURATORIAL PRODUCTION MANAGER

KOFO OLUNLOYO

MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS LEAD

MELODY FAYOMI

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

AFEEZ OBIDINA

ACCOUNTANT

DAVID OKPAN

ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DENIKE OGUNSOLA

BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER

DUBEM NWABUFO

SENIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATE

EBERE ONYEKACHI

MARKETING ADMINISTRATOR

FIKAYO ADEBAJO

ASSOCIATE CURATOR

KIKI PEARCE

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

OLUWATOYIN AKINYEMI

EVENTS ASSOCIATE

SHIRLEY AHURA

COMMUNICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

TOBI MAKINDE

OPERATIONS INTERN

guest Curators

MISSLA LIBSEKAL

CURATOR-AT-LARGE

JUMOKE SANWO

ACCESS ART X PRIZE; ART ACROSS BORDERS; THE DEVELOPMENT FORUM

TEGA OKITI

ART X CINEMA

LANRE MASHA

ART X LIVE! - MUSIC

AYO LAWSON

ART X LIVE! - EXPERIENCE

CONTACT

For more information about ART X Lagos, ART X Collective, or to get in touch, please email: [email protected]

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