ART X Lagos 2026 and the Pleasures of Ladi Kwali.
Among this year’s highlights is a tribute to the late ART X Lagos marks its second decade with “A New Chapter, A New Decade”, celebrating African heritage and contemporary art.
Yinka Olatunbosun reports Beginning with an exclusive Collectors’ Preview, the long-anticipated Art X Lagos united global curators, international patrons, and prominent African art collectors for a private viewing on Thursday November 5 ahead of its public run.
Centering on the overarching theme “A New Chapter, A New Decade”, this year’s preview highlighted the fair’s decade-long legacy of positioning contemporary African art on the global stage.
Attendees were offered an intimate look at compelling works presented by leading galleries across Africa and its diaspora, alongside major curated exhibitions celebrating foundational and modern artists. Notable displays ranged from high-concept installations to intimate retrospective showcases, drawing strong interest from private buyers and institutional reps eager to secure primary-market pieces. The founder, Art X Lagos, Tokini Peterside-Schwebig engaged guests in conversation, reflecting on the ecosystem’s rapid growth and the critical role collectors play in elevating regional practices. The evening seamlessly bridged commercial visual arts with cultural dialogue, offering curated walkthroughs before setting the tone for the fair’s public weekend of panels, cinema, and live performances.
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