ART X Lagos is the leading international art fair in West Africa, and a dynamic platform created to showcase and support contemporary culture from Africa and its diaspora. Since its launch in 2016, the fair has emerged as a global destination, drawing artists and galleries from over 70 countries, with attendees and participants from 170 nations worldwide, thus significantly expanding Lagos' global cultural positioning.
ART X Lagos is more than a conventional art fair. Through its ambitious programme, it features immersive experiences across music, film, design and art that centre the continent and diaspora’s exceptional talent. In the past, keynote artists and speakers have included El Anatsui, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Wangechi Mutu, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Ibrahim Mahama and more.
The Access ART X Prize, the fair’s annual award for emerging artists out of Africa and its diaspora, is the leading art prize in Nigeria – preparing its winners for the highest levels of success on the global stage.
Today, ART X Lagos is a cornerstone of the African art sector, working as a transformative cultural catalyst committed to the redefinition of the Africa narrative.
ART X Lagos will return for its tenth edition in 2025 from 6th to 9th November 2025.
Visit @artxlagos on social media for more.
access ART X prize
The Access ART X Prize is a prestigious platform for recognising and nurturing emerging artistic talent from Africa and its diaspora.
the projects
The Projects are specially curated installations, engaging exhibits, and thought-provoking experiences, featuring diverse voices in the art world.
ART X talks
ART X Talks is a vibrant, discursive space that seeks to foster dialogue, share unique perspectives through African art and address pressing issues in Nigeria, within Africa, and across the diaspora.
ART X LIVE!
ART X Live! features trailblazing musicians and visual artists delivering an exceptional performance, merged through a tapestry of genres.
ART X cinema
ART X Cinema is an immersive audio-visual experience that showcases the works of artists from across Africa and its diaspora. Immerse yourself in a rich selection of films that delve into how artists disrupt, imagine and reinvent.
art across borders
Art Across Borders highlights exceptional artists within the African community, in partnership with Afreximbank. A number of artists from the continent’s regions are showcased, each a representative of the innovative spirit that defines their ecosystem.
THE DEVELOPMENT FORUM
The Development Forum is an open dialogue between the new generation of African artists and the established, professional art industry. The aim is to explore the various paths open to artists and curators seeking to build and advance their careers within the art ecosystem.
Schools' Programme
The Schools’ Programme is an integral component of the programming at ART X Lagos, designed to make art accessible and engaging for students of schools in underserved communities in Lagos. Our aim is to foster an appreciation for art and nurture creativity in the minds of young people.
TEAM
TOKINI PETERSIDE-SCHWEBIG
FOUNDER
FERAN SONUGA
LEAD EVENTS CONSULTANT
KOFO OLUNLOYO
MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS LEAD
MELODY FAYOMI
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
AFEEZ OBIDINA
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
DUBEM NWABUFO
SENIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATE
FIKAYO ADEBAJO
ASSOCIATE CURATOR
KIKI PEARCE
CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE
OLUWATOYIN AKINYEMI
EVENTS ASSOCIATE
SHIRLEY AHURA
COMMUNICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
TOBI MAKINDE
OPERATIONS INTERN
CONTACT
For more information about ART X Lagos, ART X Collective, or to get in touch, please email: hello@artxlagos.com
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