Known as ‘Little Lagos’, Peckham is home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora communities in the UK. Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes is a major group exhibition looking at the connections between Lagos in Nigeria and Peckham in south east London.
The exhibition highlights the relationships, culture, shared history, communities and art that link the two places. Themes explored include transnational exchange, a sense of place and the contemporary metropolis.
The exhibition showcases works by thirteen Nigerian and British-Nigerian artists, bringing together sculpture, photography, sound and film.
It features several new commissions, a site-specific installation and a collaboration with south London-based brewery Orbit. The exhibition will also display work made during artist residencies, one in Lagos and one in Peckham, with an aim to further develop lasting creative relationships between the two places.
Artists include:
Abdulrazaq Awofeso
Seyi Adelekun
Chiizii
Ndidi Dike
Victor Ehikhamenor
Onyeka Igwe
Lagos Studio Archives
Adeyemi Michael
Christopher Obuh
Emeka Ogboh
Temitayo Ogunbiyi
Temitayo Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare
The exhibition is co-curated by Folakunle Oshun, founder and director of the Lagos Biennial, together with South London Gallery.
From 5th July – 29th October. Free admission.
