Lagos Paints the Town: Art X and the City’s Creative Pulse

Every November, Lagos transforms into a vibrant crossroads for art lovers, collectors, and visionaries from across Africa and beyond. ART X Lagos, launched in 2016, has quickly become the heartbeat of this creative surge, sharing the stage with events like LagosPhoto and the Lagos Biennial. This year, the fair embraces a more intimate format, featuring just ten galleries but doubling down on conversation and connection under the theme “The Dialogue.” Highlights include a tribute to Bruce Onobrakpeya, a pioneer of Nigerian modern art, and a nostalgic look at decades of Nigerian illustration. The fair also spotlights rising talents, intergenerational collaborations, and the ever-growing influence of local collectors. Even scaled back, ART X Lagos proves that art in Nigeria isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving, evolving, and sparking new conversations at every turn. #ArtXLagos #ContemporaryAfricanArt #LagosCulture #Culture