Sponsored By NBA Nigeria
The 2024 commission explored how the intersection of sports and art can be a powerful tool for social change. The dynamic installation illustrated how the teamwork, movement and strategy inherent to basketball can inspire us all to work together towards a shared goal.
The large scale mixed-media artwork captured the energy of a deconstructed basketball team in motion. Using Chechet’s iconic African pop-art style, materials like magazine clippings, textiles and iconic slogans, became a reminder of how creativity and teamwork can break down barriers, start conversations, and inspire social change.
The audience was further invited to participate in the second installation, Rise Together, a collage that was constructed collaboratively over the duration of the fair. Visitors helped build a collective artwork that reflected themes of unity, resilience, and the power of community - both on and off the court.
Breaking Barriers was an NBA Nigeria commission produced by Haily Grenet – Curatorial Production Manager and Fikayo Adebajo – Associate Curator.