Aaron Kudi Debuts at 1-54 New York with Adegbola Gallery
The Adegbola Gallery is set to debut at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York in 2026, showcasing a new series from Nigerian artist Aaron Kudi. Currently based in London, Kudi will complete his MFA at the Slade School of Fine Art by June 2026. His innovative pieces, crafted from materials such as liquid metal, ink, and acrylics on glazed tarpaulin, embody antique gold frames and challenge established European art norms. Founded in Lagos in 2025, Adegbola Gallery emphasizes artist support through thorough research and curation. Kudi, born in 1993, has a background in psychology and prestigious residency experience.
Key facts
- Adegbola Gallery debuts at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York in 2026.
- Aaron Kudi presents a new body of work at the fair.
- Kudi is completing his MFA at the Slade School of Fine Art in June 2026.
- Kudi works on glazed tarpaulin and cotton duck canvas with liquid metal, ink, enamel, and acrylic.
- The paintings reference the biblical narrative of Gethsemane.
- Works are set in antique gold frames.
- Titles include 'Pillars of the Firmament', 'Syllables for a Midnight Vigil', and 'Hymn to the Heavy Root'.
- Adegbola Gallery was founded in 2025 in Lagos.
- Kudi holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc from University College London.
- Kudi completed residencies at Thread (Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, Senegal) and the British School at Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Aaron Kudi
Institutions
- Adegbola Gallery
- 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
- Slade School of Fine Art
- University College London
- Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
- British School at Rome
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Bauchi
- Nigeria
- Lagos
- Senegal
- Rome
- Italy