Art Twenty One

We are very happy with the success so far of “Future, Past” by Tejumola Adenuga, thousands of you have been through our doors and we are very grateful for the positive response. It is important to us that people of all ages are able to enjoy the exhibition as intended. Therefore, we will be implementing the following ground rules to ensure all visitors have an enjoyable experience, and to manage the gallery activities appropriately. 1. For art lovers, the exhibition will always be free with no time limits. 2. For visitors with commercial intentions i.e photo ops, there will be a fee of 10,000 Naira for a period of 30 minutes per person from Tuesday - Thursday, from 3pm - 5pm. 3. We currently do not operate a dress code, but we would like to remind visitors to dress appropriately. Thank you, we look forward to welcoming you at Art Twenty One ✨

Join us for an immersive experience at Art Twenty One during this year’s Art Week with our resident artist Tejumola Adenuga (@Butlerarchive) He will be live demonstrating the production of his signature lamp, made from Jesmonite, inspired by landscapes across Nigeria. Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024 Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM Location: Art Twenty One To secure your spot, RSVP using the link in our bio. #TejumolaAdenuga #LampAtelier #ArtTwentyOne #ArtWeekLagos

« Future, Past » A Solo Exhibition by Tejumola Adenuga At Art Twenty One April 19th - July 14, 2024 Now Open ✨

✨ Save the Date ✨ We are pleased to announce the opening of « Future, Past » a solo exhibition by Tejumola Adenuga ( @butlerarchive ) Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024 Location: Art Twenty One We look forward to seeing you soon!

”Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One” is on view till the 20th of January, 2024 ✨ Visit us to experience the retrospective exhibition celebrating a decade of exhibitions, residencies, pop-ups, collaborations, and programming. The exhibition pays homage to the creative mavericks and visionaries who have shown at Art Twenty One, and the evolution of the Lagos cultural landscape over the past decade. Art Twenty One is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. #ArtTwentyOne #10yearsofATO

📸 Caught between the echoes of history and the present gaze ✨ Pictured here is ‘Life of Mine: Schematic 1 and 2 (2023)’, by Abraham Oghobase (@oghobaseabraham) featured in the group exhibition — Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One. The series delves into the echoes of resource exploitation and colonial pursuits across Africa. Through a blend of self-portraiture and collage, @oghobaseabraham challenges Eurocentric narratives and highlights the exhaustion of Africa’s resources—both natural and human. Visit us to discover Abraham Oghobase’s groundbreaking work. Art Twenty One is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. #AbrahamOghobase #ArtTwentyOne #10YearsofATO

👁️ Immerse yourself in Namsa Leuba (@namsaleuba)’s Acrobats series, featured in the group exhibition - ‘Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One’. Acrobats is part of Namsa Leuba’s larger series, Ya Kala Ben, which the artist executed in 2011 in Guinea Conakry. As Ya Kala Ben explores the rituals and customs of her mother’s native country, Acrobats profiles local Guinean acrobats who perform at different local ceremonies. While the subjects perform for the camera, Leuba pays attention to the curves and contours of their bodies, as well as their clothing, tattoos and hair. Using a stripe-colored tarp as a makeshift backdrop. Acrobats is as much an exploration in design as it is a documentary portrayal of its sitters. Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One is on view till the 20th of January, 2024. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am - 5pm. #NamsaLeuba #ArtTwentyOne #10yearsofATO

Discover the work of Beninois artist, Dominque Zinkpè (@atelierzinkpe), in “Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One”. Dominique Zinkpè recently received a special mention at this year’s Loewe Foundation Craft Prize (@loewefoundation). His multidisciplinary practice is informed by the rich historical and cultural transitions of his native Benin, while addressing issues related to race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and mythology. In the exhibition, Zinkpè’s work titled ‘Palais Royal (2013)’, features intricately detailed wooden statuettes, carved from individual pieces of wood and placed within a wooden frame. Drawing on the Yoruba belief that twins hold special significance and powers, each figurine recalls the tradition of families creating an Ibéji figurine when a twin dies in infancy to represent the soul of the deceased in physical form so it can continue to be cared for on earth. ‘Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One’ is on view till the 20th of January, 2024. Art Twenty One opens Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. #DominiqueZinkpe #ArtTwentyOne #10yearsofATO

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of ‘Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One’. The exhibition is on view till the 20th of January, 2024.✨🥂 « 10 years ago, I opened the doors to Art Twenty One. 10 Years! What a ride I will forever be grateful for… and in the end, I believe it is all about human connexion. From the artists who trusted my team and I with their work from day 1, to my Team (#TeamATO coming & going but always belonging) that cares about this space and its artists, its collaborators, clients and friends, without forgetting our community - always supportive, always engaging. Thank you to every single person who helped Art Twenty One shine and through it - I hope - there was a glimpse of my Lagos and its endless potential for excellence because of the wonderful people who make it so special. To all of you who collaborated, who trusted, who showed up, who participated, who guided, who advised, who encouraged - it takes a village and I celebrate you always…as we prepare for what’s to come. Stay tuned - we’re only getting started! » — Caline Chagoury Moudaber (@calinechagoury), Founder of Art Twenty One 📌 We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm. #ArtTwentyOne #10YearsofATO

NOW OPEN - Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty One Join us today from 2pm - 6pm for the official opening reception of a group exhibition celebrating our tenth year anniversary. ✨🥂 The exhibition is designed as a retrospective featuring works by Olu Amoda (@wotaside_studio), Peju Alatise (@peju.alatise), Odun Orimolade (@odun_o_), Gerard Quenum, Dominique Zinkpè (@atelierzinkpe), Abraham Oghobase (@oghobaseabraham), Namsa Leuba (@namsaleuba), Ndidi Dike (@dikendidi), Paa Joe & Jacob Tetteh-Ashong (@paajoewks ), Jean Servais Somian (@somiandesign), Medina Dugger (@madame_medina), Dennis Osadebe (@dennisosadebe), and a mini Floor One 9 (@floorone9) pop-up section. Opening 11/11 — come and toast with us! #ArtTwentyOne #10YearsofATO

Countdown to Prelude: A Decade of Art Twenty — a retrospective exhibition celebrating our tenth year anniversary. ✨🥂 Pictured here is Abraham Oghobase (@oghobaseabraham)’s ‘Life of Mine: Schematic II (2023)’. Oghobase is a long-standing collaborator of Art Twenty One (ATO), and one of the artists who has shaped our programming. Speaking about his photography-based practice, @oghobaseabraham said his works explore “colonial history and representation by deconstructing traditional modes of making, and experimenting with the narrative and material potential of images and objects”. SAVE THE DATE: Opening Reception - November 11; 2pm - 6pm Join us as we honor the artists shown at ATO through the years and celebrate the evolution of the Lagos art scene. #ArtTwentyOne #10YearsofATO #AbrahamOghobase

🔊🔊 Sound check with Lagos Sound Artists Collective (@lagsoundac) Join us today for an afternoon of experimental music with the Lagos Sound Artists Collective (@lagsoundac) ✨ Taking inspiration from Christoph Cox’s ‘Sonic Flux’, audiences are invited to a multi-sensory sound experience that blends live performances, improvisation, ambient, noise and electronic music. This event is presented in conjunction with our ten day-long preview program. 🗓️ November 4th; 2pm | Entry is free #SonicFlux #SoundArt #ArtTwentyOne #10yearsofATO #LagosArtWeek