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    art x lagos Stories

    A Black man with a beard wearing glasses, a black robe and a beaded necklace.
    Art
    31 October 2024

    Andrew Dosunmu’s First Solo African Exhibition Brings Diaspora Stories Home

    With about a dozen previously unseen images and four notable productions, Andrew Dosunmu's showcase at Art X Lagos explores the deep connections between Africa and its diaspora.

    Tokini Peterside, the founder of ArtX, the first international art fair in West Africa, speaks at the opening of the ArtX annual art fair at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, in Lagos on November 5, 2021.
    News
    02 November 2023

    ART X Lagos Celebrates its Eighth Edition By Adding Film to the Mix

    The ART X Lagos art festival kicks off with a tribute to the iconic Ousemane Sembène.

    Oyinkan Dada ART
    Arts + Culture
    10 November 2022

    The Best of ART X Lagos 2022

    ART X Lagos 2022 showcased the work of over 120 artists represented by over 31 galleries across the globe.

    ART X Lagos Is Set to Celebrate the Best In Contemporary African Art In Its Third Year
    Nigeria
    05 October 2018

    ART X Lagos Is Set to Celebrate the Best In Contemporary African Art In Its Third Year

    West Africa's premier international art fair returns this November.

    art x lagos
    Arts + Culture
    08 November 2017

    Here's What Went Down at the Second Edition of Art X Lagos

    Art X Lagos indeed returned bigger and bolder this year. Here's a recap of the three-day affair.

    Art X Lagos: West Africa's International Art Fair Returns Bigger and Bolder
    Arts + Culture
    17 October 2017

    Art X Lagos: West Africa's International Art Fair Returns Bigger and Bolder

    We catch up with Art X Lagos founder Tokini Peterside on what to look forward to as West Africa's international art fair returns November 3.

    The Future of Nigeria's Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists
    Arts + Culture
    17 November 2016

    The Future of Nigeria's Art World Is In the Hands of its Young Artists

    We caught up with artist Victor Ehikhamenor at ART X Lagos on the challenges he faces and the future of Nigerian art via its young artists.

    Failed Graffiti Artist Olatunde Alara Creates Art That Rages Against the Art World Machine
    Arts + Culture
    07 November 2016

    Failed Graffiti Artist Olatunde Alara Creates Art That Rages Against the Art World Machine

    Okayafrica touches base with Olatunde Alara, who participated in ART X Lagos' 'Intersections' live performance art this past weekend.

    ART X Lagos Founder Tokini Peterside on Celebrating Creativity and Reconnecting Art to Pop Culture
    Arts + Culture
    02 November 2016

    ART X Lagos Founder Tokini Peterside on Celebrating Creativity and Reconnecting Art to Pop Culture

    ART X Lagos founder Tokini Peterside speaks on the art fair as the nexus of Lagos' art scene and more with Okayafrica.

    ART X Lagos: A Preview of West Africa's Newest Contemporary African Art Fair
    Arts + Culture
    30 October 2016

    ART X Lagos: A Preview of West Africa's Newest Contemporary African Art Fair

    ART X Lagos, the next best art fair to land in Lagos launches Nov. 4—check out Okayafrica's preview of what to expect during the 3-day event.

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