KIDS CORNER THE TIDE WALL
Children were invited to create prints using custom stamps inspired by the textures of Lagos — its woven fabrics, rippling waters, and city rhythms. Each impression became a personal gesture within a shared act of making. Together, these prints assembled on the “Tide Wall,” forming a flowing composition in the colours and contours of rising tides. This participatory gesture — printing as performance — transformed into a living mural, a collective expression that unfolds and evolves in real time.
“IMAGINING OTHERWISE" EXHIBITION
IIn the Kids Corner, this exhibition showcased the winning works of the ART X Lagos Schools’ Programme competition, where young artists responded to the theme “Imagining Otherwise, No Matter the Tide.”
Inspired by the methodologies of Nigerian masters J.D. ’Okhai Ojeikere and Bruce Onobrakpeya, the programme encouraged participants to see and build anew — to find beauty in the everyday and transform ordinary materials into acts of imagination and resulting creations that revealed a deep sensitivity to their environment and an inventive approach to form.
Together, these works stood as a collective vision of Lagos reimagined: a testament to creativity, resilience, and the power of young minds to shape the future through art.
TALES BY MOONLIGHT
Inspired by the beloved television program, Tales by Moonlight brought intergenerational storytelling into the ART X Library. In the celebratory spirit of 10X, we invited you to connect with stories of joy and togetherness that weave through Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry, seen through the eyes of children.These intimate readings aimed to foster connection across generations, linking the stories of our past to those that will shape our future.
This special edition was hosted by Oluwalanu Agusto, writer and researcher, and author of The Peoples of Nigeria. This landmark children’s book introduced young readers to the country’s vibrant ethnic diversity. Joining her was Bruce Onobrakpeya, the legendary Nigerian printmaker, painter, and sculptor. His life-long work acts as a bridge between generations, creating entry points into a shared sense of heritage and belonging.
This reading is curated by Fikayo Adebajo
Tales by Moonlight was scheduled to hold in The Library at the following times:
- Reading 1: Sunday 9th November 1:00pm - 1:45pm
- Reading 2: Sunday 9th November 2:00pm - 2:45pm
KIDS TOURS
TThe Kids’ Tours brought the fair to life for young art lovers through interactive storytelling, guided discovery, and hands-on activities. They took place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November at 12:00 - 1:00 pm, 2:00 - 3:00 pm and 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
KIDS CLIMBING FRAME
Artist Temitayo Ogunbiyi brought her signature approach to sustainability and community engagement with this interactive playful structure in the Waterfront Garden. Blending art, design, and nature, the installation offered children a dynamic space to experience creativity through play, movement, and exploration.