Events

 

Event: Njiko: Manifesting Futures - The Ontology of the Possible

Event: Njiko: Manifesting Futures - The Ontology of the Possible

A Two-Day Activation Exploring Design, Publishing, Pedagogy, and Southeastern Nigerian Cultural Futures

From October 24th to 25th, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos, in collaboration with Njiko, hosted the second iteration of Njiko: Manifesting Futures – The Ontology of the Possible, presented by designer and researcher Myles Igwebuike as a special project for Design Week Lagos 2025. Building upon the...

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Event: Artist Studio Visit and Review Session

Event: Artist Studio Visit and Review Session

A Conversation on Art, Music, and Cultural Memory with Adewale Kolawole John

On October 16th, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted a studio visit and review session that delved into Adewale Kolawole John’s practice, the works developed during his residency, and the ideas that shaped his time at the Foundation. The afternoon brought together a diverse group of art...

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Event: Hoe Courtyard

Event: Hoe Courtyard

A Presentation of Works Exploring Food Culture, Labour, and the Symbolic Power of the Hoe

Nigerian interdisciplinary artist Olufela Omokeko, whose practice examines pressing sociocultural issues through performance, installation, photo-video art, and social practice, recently concluded an eight-week residency at the G.A.S. Farm House in Ikise. During his time there, he focused on the...

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Event: Perpetual Motion People

Event: Perpetual Motion People

A Presentation of Research and Reflections on the Legacies of Nigerian Art by Chinyere Obieze

On October 17th, G.A.S. Lagos hosted Perpetual Motion People, a presentation of research and reflections by Chinyere Obieze, exploring the legacies of Nigerian art and its shifting meanings across generations. Through readings, research notes, and critical reflections gathered during her...

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Event: Fundraising Dinner at G.A.S. Lagos

Event: Fundraising Dinner at G.A.S. Lagos

Supported by G.A.S. Trustee Niyi Adenubi

On October 2nd, G.A.S. Lagos hosted a fundraising dinner supported by our trustee Niyi Adenubi, which brought together collectors, cultural leaders, and art enthusiasts for an evening of ideas, connection, and a shared vision for the future of Nigerian art and culture.

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AAL Lab Convening: Worlding from Below - Mapping African Literary Spaces

AAL Lab Convening: Worlding from Below - Mapping African Literary Spaces

A Virtual Presentation on African Literary Restitution by Marianne Wamuyu and Tarus Sharon

Join us on September 30, 2025, for Worlding from Below: Mapping African Literary Spaces, a virtual presentation by Tarus Sharon and Marianne Wamuyu of Book Bunk Nairobi of Book Bunk. This event is part of the AAL Lab convening series Contemporary Art and Archive Practices (CAAP), jointly...

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Event: Picturing Return - Afro-Brazilian Archives in Nigeria

Event: Picturing Return - Afro-Brazilian Archives in Nigeria

A Discussion Between Pelumi Odubanjo and Oludamola Adebowale

On September 3rd, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted Picturing Return: Afro-Brazilian Archives in Nigeria, an evening that traced the histories, images, and narratives of the Aguda community and their enduring presence in Nigeria. Bringing together Pelumi Odubanjo whose practice examines the historical...

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Event Recap: My Story of Food - On The Farm!

Event Recap: My Story of Food - On The Farm!

An Education Programme for Teachers and Students from St. John’s Primary School, Ikiṣẹ

From June 30th to July 11th, 2025, the G.A.S. Farm House in Ikiṣẹ hosted My Story of Food: On The Farm!, a two-week creative learning programme in partnership with the Five Cowries Arts Education Initiative (FCI). Bringing together teachers and students from St. John’s Primary School...

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Event: Open House

Event: Open House

A Film Screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat and Presentation on G.A.S. Foundation

On August 29th, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted Open House, featuring a film screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’État alongside a presentation that offered a closer look into the Foundation’s mission and opportunities. The evening brought together both new and returning audiences,...

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Event: God Knows Best

Event: God Knows Best

A Film Screening and Discussion on Resilience, Womanhood, and Informal Labour in Lagos

On Saturday, 19th July 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted the screening of God Knows Best, a directorial debut of Nigerian screenwriter and filmmaker Nicole Asinugo. Presented in collaboration with the Osahon Okunbo Foundation, the event introduced audiences to a quietly powerful short film...

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Event: Internship Presentation

Event: Internship Presentation

A Reflective Presentation Hosted by Nina Gilbert and Savannah Woodson

On July 24th, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted Internship Presentation, an evening of reflection led by Nina Gilbert and Savannah Woodson, two interns who joined G.A.S. Foundation through a partnership with Spelman College and the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies...

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Event Recap: AfterImages

Event Recap: AfterImages

From June 19th to 21st, 2025, G.A.S. Lagos hosted AfterImages, an exhibition of moving image installations and accompanying screenings interrogating the coloniality of archival film. Curated by Monangambee, AfterImages was presented as the culminating exhibition of Art Exchange: Moving Image, a...

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