LagosPhoto Festival 14th Edition Expands to Benin Republic
The 14th LagosPhoto Festival, hosted by the African Artists' Foundation (AAF) in Lagos, Nigeria, is set to continue until December 31, 2023. This year marks its inaugural expansion to Cotonou, Ouidah, and Porto-Novo in Benin. Centered around the theme 'Ground State – Fellowship Within the Uncanny,' the festival emphasizes transformation and renewal through artistic expression. It showcases the works of 38 artists from Nigeria, Benin, the U.S., Ireland, and Australia, including notable figures such as Raquel van Haver, Zanele Muholi, Arko Datto, Eugenia Lim, and Rehab Eldalil. Established in 2007, AAF champions pan-African ideals and social justice through diverse artistic projects, underlining photography's potential to envision decolonized futures and celebrate African creativity.
Key facts
- 14th edition of LagosPhoto Festival runs until December 31, 2023.
- Organized by African Artists' Foundation (AAF), a nonprofit based in Lagos, Nigeria.
- First time festival expands to Cotonou, Ouidah, and Porto-Novo in Benin Republic.
- Theme: 'Ground State – Fellowship Within the Uncanny'.
- 38 artists from Nigeria, Benin Republic, United States, Ireland, and Australia.
- Returning artists include Raquel van Haver and Zanele Muholi; newcomers include Arko Datto, Eugenia Lim, and Rehab Eldalil.
- AAF founded in 2007, focuses on social justice, ecology, freedom, and community initiatives.
- CATPC collective is involved in the Dutch Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Raquel van Haver
- Zanele Muholi
- Arko Datto
- Eugenia Lim
- Rehab Eldalil
Institutions
- African Artists' Foundation
- LagosPhoto Festival
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- David Hill Gallery
- CATPC
- Dutch Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Lagos
- Nigeria
- Cotonou
- Ouidah
- Porto-Novo
- Republic of Benin
- United States
- Ireland
- Australia
- London