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“The Convergence” Exhibition

Name: “The Convergence” Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-07
Location: Lagos

"The Convergence" is an exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, that merges art and architecture to explore African culture and heritage. Organized by Ecobank in partnership with AD Consulting, the event showcases various African talents and promotes the "New Heritage" philosophy through diverse creative mediums.

Date: Oct 1-7, 2026
Location: Lagos
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Exploration of the 'New Heritage' philosophy in architecture and design
Architectural photography of Nigeria by Emmanuel Oyeleke
Artistic commentary on urban life and social security issues
Collaboration between Ecobank and AD Consulting to support African creatives

The exhibition highlights the "New Heritage" philosophy, which applies ancestral African problem-solving approaches to contemporary architecture, design, and city planning. It aims to foster a culture of institutional patronage where investors support creative ideas that shape the continent's future. The showcase features works that demonstrate how architecture and art can combine functionality with emotional expression to tell a uniquely African story.

Notable contributions include Emmanuel Oyeleke’s photographic documentation of Nigerian architecture and Joshua Nmesirionye’s artistic depictions of daily urban life in Lagos. Additionally, artist Duke Asidere presents works that address social issues such as regional insecurity. The event provides a public platform for these works to reach a wider audience while reinforcing the importance of supporting Africa's intellectual and cultural capital.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Lagos; nannews.ng
Area for browsing nearby events: Lagos

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