Condé Nast TravelerDec 23, 2025
How Lagos Claimed Its Place as Africa's Art Hub
Plus, the essential galleries, studios, and spaces shaping the Lagos art scene today.
location of Art X Lagos art fair
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- Art X LagosFestivalWest Africa's leading international art fair
- Federal Palace HotelHotellocation of Art X Lagos art fair
- Rele GalleryPlacechampions younger voices, challenges perceptions
- Lagos Fashion WeekFestivalIt was founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and it is Africa's largest fashion event drawing considerable media…
- Design WeekFestivalDesign Week Lagos returns in October 2026 with a bold celebration of creativity, innovation, and culture.
- Lagos International TheatreFestivalAfrica’s premier stage for live performance celebrating Theatre November 10th – 16th 2025 A Cultural Spectacle Awaits…
- Victoria IslandSuburblocation of Federal Palace Hotel
- Nike Art GalleryGallerysprawls across multiple storeys
- KóMuseumgallery establishing Ikoyi as an art quarter
- Osogbo Art SchoolPlace1960s movement defining modern Nigerian art
- Arthouse ContemporaryPlacepioneering auction house
- O’DA galleryMuseumfounded in 2020, evolving from open house events
- Yenwa GalleryMuseumchallenges traditional perceptions with bold works
- Affinity GalleryMuseumshowcases new-age African artists
- Art WeekFestival
- Lagos International Theatre FeFestival