Spotlight on Nigeria at the V&A: Culture, Creativity, and Design

Through curator insights, artist conversations and gallery journeys, delve into the stories behind textiles, ceramics, costume, art, sculpture, posters, print and photography, and more. Discover the bold creativity of traditional craft practices alongside the powerful narratives embedded in both historic and contemporary works. This event invites you to experience the collections through current and contemporary perspectives, uncovering connections between past and present, local and global, heritage and innovation.

Bringing together an exceptional line-up of artists, curators and cultural practitioners, the programme includes:

In Conversation with Artist Oliver Enwonwu: Art, Memory, Vision.

Adire Print with Jessica Harpley, Assistant Curator, V&A.

Prints, Posters and Photography with Ella Ravilious, Curator, Architecture and Design, V&A, and Isaac Huxtable, Assistant Curator, Photography, V&A.

A Lens-based V&A and Adobe Artist Residency Journey with Michael Akuagwu, Multimedia Artist.

Bound Together: Leather from Northern Nigeria with Dr Eva Namusoke, Senior Curator, African Collections Futures, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.

A special commissioned tour of Nigerian objects across the V&A galleries, including Ceramics, Silver, Design 1900-Now, and Theatre & Performance.

Whether you're encountering Nigerian culture for the first time or bringing your own knowledge and experience to the conversation, join us to celebrate the richness of Nigerian heritage and its global influence on design, creativity and culture. Expect lively discussion, fresh perspectives and a welcoming space to connect, reflect and create.

A detailed programme will be announced shortly.

This event forms part of the V&A Academy's celebration marking Nigeria's Independence.