As part of their G.A.S. Foundation residency, residents have the opportunity to book interstate excursions during their stay for an additional fee. These trips are designed to provide a change of scenery, support creative exploration, and offer an opportunity to connect with the broader cultural and natural landscapes of the South-West region of Nigeria.

Nigerian cuisine is traditionally meat-heavy, but Lagos has a few vegan-friendly takeout and eat-in options to explore. This directory lists restaurants and delivery services that offer plant-based meals. Many mainstream restaurants are also happy to modify dishes upon request. Foods that can be easily made vegan include moimoi (steamed bean pudding), akara (fried bean fritters), vegetable stews, and rice-based dishes. Plantains and sweet potatoes are always a delicious, animal-free choice enjoyed by all.

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Nathalie Eggenschwiler, an independent Swiss designer, to G.A.S. Lagos for her residency. Based in Zurich, Nathalie’s multifaceted practice spans textiles, fashion, craft, and design. She approaches her work through a multidisciplinary lens, blending research and creativity to challenge traditional practices and explore sustainable approaches to design.

On Saturday, 30th November 2024, G.A.S. Lagos, in collaboration with 9H Media and Open House Lagos, hosted the ‘7 Speakers 7 Minutes’ lecture series as part of the Open House Lagos Festival 2024. This event celebrated the theme ‘Women in Design & Art,’ showcasing the diverse contributions of female creatives in the local design and culture scene. Seven accomplished women from fields including architecture, visual arts, photography, filmmaking, and multidisciplinary design delivered seven-minute presentations, offering first-hand insights into their work and perspectives.

G.A.S. Foundation is thrilled to welcome Bisila Noha, our first resident of 2025. A ceramic artist, researcher, and writer based in London, Bisila’s practice explores the intersections of heritage, craft, and community. Through her work, she seeks to challenge Western perspectives on art and craft, using ceramics as a medium to question societal notions of productivity, value, and tradition. Her practice spans wheel-thrown pieces adorned with marbled slip decoration, creating abstract landscapes, to sculptural works that blend throwing, coiling, and carving, connecting her to her roots, the makers who preceded her, and our collective past