Mathew Oyedele Mural, painting and installation section of the exhibition space. Image credit: Tobi Animashaun. Despite the commercialisation and commodification of art in Lagos, the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos, continues to stage critical, experiential and experimental art to contribute to the development and professionalisation of artistic production in Nigeria. Founded by the late independent curator, Bisi Silva in 2007, the Centre prides itself in its library which houses huge collection of books, journals, manuscripts, catalogues and monographs for research as well as collaboration with African and international artists, curators and organisations. The recent exhibition by Tobi Animashaun which employs the fusion of sound, mural, installation and painting in a critical and experiential presentation, explore Nigerian history through maps and street names. The show, themed "Akomona" and curated by Michael Enejison is the first exhibition of the Centre in 2021. Tob...
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