Welcome to the press office of Àkéte Art Foundation / Lagos Biennial. Here you can find press releases about our upcoming and past projects.
November, 2021
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Lagos Biennial announces artists and format
Faced with prohibitive travel restrictions, and ongoing disruption caused by the pandemic, Kathryn Weir and Folakunle Oshun, the artistic directors… read more
December, 2019
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The Lagos Biennial // Bringing Together Reflections on Contemporary Art and Urbanism
The Biennial is intended to place art in dialogue with the city. The first edition in 2017 took place at a railway compound in Yaba, beginning… read more
November, 2019
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Lagos Biennial 2019: Stories from Africa’s most Populous City
Under the direction of Folakunle Oshun, the second edition of the Lagos Biennial (26 October–23 November 2019) includes works by over… read more
February, 2019
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Lagos Biennial names curators for second edition
The Àkéte Art Foundation has announced the curatorial team for the second edition of the Lagos Biennial: Antawan I. Byrd, Hansi Momodu-Gordon, and… read more
August, 2021
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Wymiana Lagos–Warszawa
Biennale Warszawa i Lagos Biennial z Nigerii realizują projekt wymiany w ramach Leadership Exchange Programme World Cities Culture Forum… read more
November, 2019
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The Second Lagos Biennial Takes Over a Former Government Building to Imagine What Would Happen If Artists Were in Charge of Our Future
The show, organized by a three-person team, presents work by Nigerian and international artists inside a decaying former government office… read more
November, 2019
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The Second Lagos Biennial Takes Over a Former Government Building to Imagine What Would Happen If Artists Were in Charge of Our Future
The show, organized by a three-person team, presents work by Nigerian and international artists inside a decaying former government office… read more
October, 2019
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TSA’s Guide to Popular and Off the Beaten Path Art Exhibitions, Fairs and Biennales in the ‘Ember’ Months
The final quarter of 2019 arrives with a bevy of activities in the African art scene—art fairs, auctions, festivals, biennials, and exhibitions, from Nigeria to… read more
December, 2019
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Lagos Biennial 2019: Ndidi Dike captures Lagos history box by box
Multiple floors. 44 artists And a slew of works that run the gamut from site specific installations to paintings, video and conceptual art…. read more
November, 2019
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Why the Lagos Biennial is a refreshing addition to the international art circuit
Eric Otieno argues that one of the latest editions to the endless biennial industry is one of curiosity, innovation and possibility… read more
October, 2019
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Lagos Biennial II
The curators for the 2019 edition of the Lagos Biennial will be Antawan I. Byrd, Tosin Oshinowo and Oyinda Fakeye. For the forthcoming edition… read more
October, 2017
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Lagos Biennial 2017 – ‘Living on the Edge’
Living on the Edge”, the first edition of the Lagos Biennial of contemporary art will be held from the 14th October to 22nd November 2017 in six different… read more
November, 2021
Published on
Lagos Biennial announces artists and format
Faced with prohibitive travel restrictions, and ongoing disruption caused by the pandemic, Kathryn Weir and Folakunle Oshun, the artistic directors… read more
August, 2021
Published on
Wymiana Lagos–Warszawa
Biennale Warszawa i Lagos Biennial z Nigerii realizują projekt wymiany w ramach Leadership Exchange Programme World Cities Culture Forum… read more
December, 2019
Published on
Lagos Biennial 2019: Ndidi Dike captures Lagos history box by box
Multiple floors. 44 artists And a slew of works that run the gamut from site specific installations to paintings, video and conceptual art…. read more
December, 2019
Published on
The Lagos Biennial // Bringing Together Reflections on Contemporary Art and Urbanism
The Biennial is intended to place art in dialogue with the city. The first edition in 2017 took place at a railway compound in Yaba, beginning… read more
November, 2019
Published on
The Second Lagos Biennial Takes Over a Former Government Building to Imagine What Would Happen If Artists Were in Charge of Our Future
The show, organized by a three-person team, presents work by Nigerian and international artists inside a decaying former government office… read more
November, 2019
Published on
Why the Lagos Biennial is a refreshing addition to the international art circuit
Eric Otieno argues that one of the latest editions to the endless biennial industry is one of curiosity, innovation and possibility… read more
November, 2019
Published on
Lagos Biennial 2019: Stories from Africa’s most Populous City
Under the direction of Folakunle Oshun, the second edition of the Lagos Biennial (26 October–23 November 2019) includes works by over… read more
October, 2019
Published on
TSA’s Guide to Popular and Off the Beaten Path Art Exhibitions, Fairs and Biennales in the ‘Ember’ Months
The final quarter of 2019 arrives with a bevy of activities in the African art scene—art fairs, auctions, festivals, biennials, and exhibitions, from Nigeria to… read more
October, 2019
Published on
Lagos Biennial II
The curators for the 2019 edition of the Lagos Biennial will be Antawan I. Byrd, Tosin Oshinowo and Oyinda Fakeye. For the forthcoming edition… read more
February, 2019
Published on
Lagos Biennial names curators for second edition
The Àkéte Art Foundation has announced the curatorial team for the second edition of the Lagos Biennial: Antawan I. Byrd, Hansi Momodu-Gordon, and… read more
October, 2017
Published on
Lagos Biennial 2017 – ‘Living on the Edge’
Living on the Edge”, the first edition of the Lagos Biennial of contemporary art will be held from the 14th October to 22nd November 2017 in six different… read more
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