Re:assemblages Symposium

A two-day convening exploring African and afro-diasporic art archives as living, contested, and future-shaping spaces.

4-5 November, 2025 | Alliance Française de Lagos

: about

The Re:assemblages Symposium is jointly presented by Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation and Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) within the framework of the second edition of the Re:assemblages programme, which unfolds across 2025-26 through a convening series, a research intensive, collaborative publishing experiments, symposia, and the activation of the African Arts Libraries (AAL) Lab and Affiliates Network.

: speakers and committee

The symposium featured contributions from leading and emerging voices across archival, literary, and curatorial practice, alongside a dedicated planning and advisory committee. Through conversations, presentations, and interventions, participants engaged with the symposium’s four interwoven themes: Ecotones, The Living Archive, Annotations, and The Short Century.

Discover the speakers and chairs

: venue

Alliance Française de Lagos

The Re:assemblages Symposium was hosted at Alliance Française de Lagos. The programme took place across its facilities, including the auditorium, dance studio, classrooms, and amphitheatre, which regularly host lectures, concerts, screenings, and other large-scale gatherings.

INQUIRES: info@guestartistsspace.com | ADDRESS: Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Eric Kayser

Located within Alliance Française de Lagos, Eric Kayser is a French-style boulangerie and café offering freshly baked breads, pastries, and a selection of meals and beverages. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it provides a convenient option for meals and breaks during the symposium without leaving the venue.

: faqs

1. How can I get tickets?

Tickets can be purchased through Tix Africa. Simply click the ticket button above, which will redirect you to our event page on their platform, where you can select from local, international, or Africa-based options.

Please note: Ticket pricing for international registrants are differentiated to account for global income disparities, in line with UN SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), a UN goal to reduce inequality within and among countries. Discounted rates are available to Nigerian students and residents.

2. When will the full programme schedule be available?

The symposium programme will be announced on October 1st. If you have purchased a ticket before, then you will receive it directly via email.

3. Who should attend this symposium?

The symposium is open to all. We especially welcome artists, archivists, researchers, writers, students, publishers, and cultural practitioners interested in African and Afro-diasporic art archives, libraries, and knowledge practices.

4. Will the event be streamed?

This is an in-person event only, and sessions will not be livestreamed but will be recorded for our personal archives.

5. Can I attend only one panel?

No. You must book at least a one-day pass for the two-day symposium.

6. How do I join a breakout session?

When you register for the symposium, you will receive a form to select one breakout session. These sessions are small, limited-capacity events that take place at the same time. Your ticket also includes access to all other sessions in the programme, which are open to everyone and do not require a form.

7. I’m travelling from abroad. Do you provide visa support?

While we cannot issue visas, we can provide an official letter of invitation once your ticket has been purchased. Please email us at info@guestartistsspace.com for assistance.

8. Are there discounted or student tickets?

Yes. A limited number of discounted tickets is available for students. Details will be listed on the ticketing page.

9. Is the venue accessible?

Alliance Française de Lagos is partially wheelchair accessible. Ramps lead to the restaurant and main auditorium; however, some areas, such as the amphitheatre, dance studio, and classrooms, are only accessible via stairs.

We advise guests with accessibility needs to plan ahead and reach out to us at info@guestartistsspace.com so we can provide guidance and support where possible.