The first edition of the Lagos Biennial of contemporary art will be held from the 14th October to 22nd November 2017 in six different venues across Nigeria’s metropolis.

The theme of the biennial “Living on the Edge”, seeks to interrogate the experiences of contemporary artists in and around crisis situations. The theme also hopes to explore contemporary realities of the thematic interpretations opened up by the works to be exhibited, pushing the idea of “the edge” to its broadest geographical and psychological limits.

The Lagos Biennial will be curated by an international team consisting of Amira Paree, a Paris-based Egyptian/Dutch artist, Perpetuum Mobilε, a curatorial platform co-directed by Ivor Stodolsky and Marita Muukkonenwhich brings together art, engaged practice and enquiry, and Folakunle Oshunas Artistic Director.

Find more information about the Lagos Biennial of contemporary art here

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Participating Artists:

Jelili Atiku
Rahima Gambo
Lena Athanasopoulou
Sam Hopkins and David Lale
Saba Zavarei
David Palacios
Arrigo Reuss
Lamis Haggag
Dunja Herzog
Jess Atieno
Abdulrazaq Awofeso
Rita GT
Niyi Olagunju
Phoebe Boswell
Kainebi Osahenye
Adeola Olagunju
Ranjeeta Kumari
Yara Mekawei
Eca Eps
Obuh Christopher Nelson
Amina Zoubir
Olivia Jasinski
Tito Aderemi-Ibitola
Kathleen Hearn
Jerry Buhari
Youngjoo Yoo
Poku Chereme
Maie Okafor
Amol Pati
Tori Wrånes
Januario Jano
Taiye Idahor
Ro Caminal
Ala Kheir
Sol Prado
Wura-Natasha Ogunji
Sébastien Mazauric
Fati Abubakar
Delio Jasse
Kris Russo
Simon Daniel Tegnander Wenzel
Silas Mensah
Mawuenya Amudzi
Ayo Akinwande

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