David Adjaye's Edo Museum of West African Art design revealed for Benin City
Adjaye Associates has revealed its design for the Edo Museum of West African Art, to be built in the center of Benin City, Nigeria. The museum will host historic artifacts, contemporary art galleries, and archaeological remains from the former Kingdom of Benin uncovered during construction. David Adjaye described the project as establishing a 'new museum paradigm for Africa,' aiming to decouple from Western museum models and serve as a reteaching tool. The initiative is part of a collaboration between The Legacy Restoration Trust and the British Museum focused on the history of the Kingdom of Benin. Adjaye emphasized an undoing of objectification through full reconstruction, highlighting the importance of these civilizations.
Key facts
- Adjaye Associates unveiled the design for the Edo Museum of West African Art
- The museum is planned for the center of Benin City, Nigeria
- It will house historic artifacts and contemporary art galleries
- Archaeological remains from the former Kingdom of Benin will be included
- The project is a collaboration between The Legacy Restoration Trust and the British Museum
- David Adjaye described it as a 'new museum paradigm for Africa'
- He aims to decouple from the Western museum model
- The museum is intended as a reteaching tool for understanding civilizations
Entities
Artists
- David Adjaye
Institutions
- Adjaye Associates
- Edo Museum of West African Art
- The Legacy Restoration Trust
- British Museum
Locations
- Benin City
- Nigeria
- Kingdom of Benin