A Presentation of Research and Reflections on the Legacies of Nigerian Art by Chinyere Obieze
Join us at G.A.S. Lagos on October 17th, 2025, for Perpetual Motion People, a presentation of research and reflections on the legacies of Nigerian art by current resident Chinyere Obieze. Through readings, research notes, and reflections gathered during her residency, Chinyere explores how generations of Nigerian artists have shaped meaning in times of change, from the pre- to post-Independence eras. Her project examines the personalities, motivations, and ideals that defined each artistic moment and considers how these legacies continue to influence the present.
The session will also reflect on how globalization and shared histories shape Nigerian creative expression today, while imagining the future of art and community in a rapidly evolving world. Ultimately, Perpetual Motion People is a meditation on art — how we see ourselves, how we grow together, and how we keep moving forward.
Event Details
Date: 17th October, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: G.A.S. Lagos, 9B Hakeem Dickson Drive, Off T.F. Kuboye Road, Oniru
About the Speaker
Chinyere Obieze
Chinyere Obieze is a cultural producer who investigates the material negotiations of knowledge systems across technology, nature, culture, and economy. Their practice interrogates how these interconnected forces shape and inform artistic production, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary practices, and inclusivity in contemporary art spaces. She is currently building frameworks to understand Africa’s evolving presence in digital environments. Obieze curates Klub der Weishet KDW, an ongoing project that works to animate philosophical ideas with performance art; she has also curated Dreaming New Worlds (2023), Kedu Lagos (2024), and was a curatorial assistant for Lagos Biennial (2024) themed: Refuge. They will curate the 5th Lagos Biennial.
Photo of Chinyere Obieze. Image courtesy of Tilley-Gyado Bemuter Victor.
Header Image credit: Adeoluwa Oluwajoba