Lagos Art Tour 2026 | G.A.S. Farm House Day Visit

Lagos Art Tour 2026 | G.A.S. Farm House Day Visit

Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Ikise, Ogun State

We invite you to join Yinka Shonibare CBE, Founder of Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.), for a special day at the G.A.S. Farm House in Ikise, Ogun State, as part of the Lagos Art Tour 2026.

This visit offers an opportunity to experience the Foundation’s work beyond Lagos, exploring the connections between artistic practice, ecology and the local community. Guests will meet artists in residence, discover the Farm House and its surrounding landscape, and learn about the ideas and projects taking shape there. The day will conclude with a guided visit to Chika Okeke-Agulu: Freedom Bird at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA).

 

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Meet current G.A.S. Farm House residents and discover their work.
  • Explore the Farm House, artists’ studios and Ecology Green Farm.
  • Visit the newly built gas-fired ceramics kiln.
  • Enjoy a shared lunch and a performance by children from the local community.
  • Experience a guided tour of Chika Okeke-Agulu: Freedom Bird at YSMA.

 

BOOKING AND ATTENDANCE FEES

Places are limited, and advance booking is required.

International guests: £112 ($150) per person (card payment)

 

Nigeria-based guests: ₦200,000 per person (bank transfer)

 

Your fee includes: Organised return transport, lunch, refreshments and guided visits at the Farm House and museum. The fee covers the Farm House day visit only.


 

TRAVEL AND DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS

We strongly encourage guests to use our organised coach transport, departing the Nordic Hotel at 7:00 am sharp. Alternatively, guests travelling in their own vehicles may join our security-escorted convoy departing G.A.S. Lagos at 7:30 am, following the group to the Farm House. Please arrive ahead of the scheduled departures. Allow approximately 2–3 hours for the outward journey, depending on traffic and road conditions.

 


 

THE DAY AT A GLANCE

Morning | The Farm House 7:00 am — Coach departs the Nordic Hotel 7:30 am — Escorted convoy departs G.A.S. Lagos 10:00 am — Arrival at G.A.S. Farm House and welcome refreshments

  • - Meet the artists in residence and hear about their work.
  • - Guided tours of the Farm House, studios and Ecology Green Farm.
  • - Visit the newly built ceramics kiln.

Midday | Lunch and community 12:00 pm — Shared lunch 1:00 pm — Performance by children from the local community

Afternoon | Museum visit 1:30 pm — Depart the Farm House 2:30 pm — Arrive at the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art 2:30 - 4:00 pm — Guided visit to Chika Okeke-Agulu: Freedom Bird 4:00 pm — Depart the museum and coach returns to Nordic Hotel

Programme timings are indicative and subject to traffic and local conditions.

 


PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT The Farm House is in a rural setting, and conditions can be hot and humid. We recommend comfortable, practical clothing and appropriate sun and insect protection.

What to wear

  • - Lightweight, light-coloured clothing, preferably cotton or linen.
  • - Long trousers and breathable tops; long sleeves offer additional protection.
  • - Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with socks.
  • - A sun hat and sunglasses.

Please avoid shorts, sandals, flip-flops, heels and loose clothing that may restrict movement.

What to bring

  • - Sunscreen (SPF 30+).
  • - Insect repellent.
  • - Reusable water bottle.
  • - Sun umbrella or hand fan.
  • - Small backpack or crossbody bag.

Note:

- Please eat breakfast before departure or bring a snack for the journey. Drinking water regularly and applying insect repellent are particularly important during the visit.

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KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD JOIN US?

We are extending this invitation selectively to individuals with an interest in contemporary art, cultural exchange and the development of sustainable creative infrastructure in Nigeria. If someone in your network would particularly value this experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How You Can Support Our Foundation

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