Lagos
Nigeria
Lagos is rapidly emerging as a global contemporary art hub, with the LagosPhoto Festival, the Nike Art Gallery, and a new generation of Nigerian artists achieving major international recognition.
19 galleries
16/16
other
A creative hub and boutique residency that hosts experimental exhibitions, workshops, and alternative art events.
16by16.coAAF / African Artists' Foundation
non profit
A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of contemporary African art. AAF organizes the LagosPhoto Festival and the National Art Competition.
africanartists.orgAffinity Art Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery representing emerging artists from Africa and the diaspora, with a strong commitment to supporting female artists and educational programs.
galleryaffinity.comAlexis Galleries
commercial gallery
Specializing in contemporary African art, Alexis Galleries hosts rotating exhibitions featuring paintings, drawings, and mixed media works by established masters.
alexisgalleries.comArt Twenty One
commercial gallery
A spacious, minimalist-style gallery and design platform located at Eko Hotel & Suites, dedicated to contemporary art and design.
arttwentyone.ngCCA / Centre for Contemporary Art
non profit
An independent non-profit visual art organization providing a platform for the development of contemporary visual arts and culture.
ccalagos.orgHourglass Gallery
commercial gallery
A premiere art gallery in Lagos showcasing a diverse collection of contemporary African art, including works from Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
hourglassgallery.comKó Art Space
commercial gallery
An art space dedicated to promoting modern and contemporary art. It has a dual focus on championing Nigeria's leading modern masters and celebrating emerging contemporary artists across Africa.
ko-artspace.comMydrim Gallery
commercial gallery
Founded in 1992, Mydrim is one of the oldest existing galleries in Lagos, dedicated to showcasing the richness of African culture through diverse artistic media.
mydrimgallery.comNike Art Gallery
art center
Owned by Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, this five-story cultural fortress is one of the largest art galleries in West Africa, housing over 8,000 original artworks including sculptures, textiles, and pain…
nikeartfoundation.comO'DA Art Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery specializing in the work of contemporary art and design from across the African continent and its diaspora, established in 2020.
odaartgallery.comOmenka Gallery
commercial gallery
Established in 2003, Omenka Gallery represents a fine selection of established and emerging contemporary Nigerian and international artists. It is housed in the former home of the renowned artist Ben…
omenka.galleryRed Door Gallery
commercial gallery
A privately owned gallery that provides a platform for artists to express creativity without societal boundaries, specializing in 'unpredictable' African contemporary art.
reddoorgallery.comRele Gallery
commercial gallery
A dynamic contemporary art gallery in Lagos, Nigeria, representing and exhibiting cutting-edge and game-changing artists.
rele.coSMO Contemporary Art
commercial gallery
A leading gallery specializing in contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, often curating exhibitions in unique, non-traditional spaces.
smocontemporaryart.comTerra Kulture
art center
A leading cultural hub in Nigeria, featuring an art gallery, theatre, bookstore, and restaurant. It is central to the documentation and promotion of Nigerian languages, arts, and culture.
terrakulture.comThought Pyramid Art Centre
art center
An innovative art organization that collects, preserves, and promotes modern and contemporary African art. It aims to bridge the gap between local artists and the global market.
thoughtpyramidartcentre.com