Elephant's Desmon Vincent reports on the artist-led communities re-energising the Lagos art scene.

On 23rd May 2024, G.A.S. resident Dawit L. Petros hosted Ekphrasis at Tiwani Contemporary, Lagos. The immersive public cinema experience was delivered in collaboration with fourteen movement-based artists, musicians, and singers from the QDance Centre. The diverse presentation included a showing of works in progress alongside experimental public cinema screenings, live performances, and a public discussion.

In just two years, the G.A.S. Library and Picton Archive has grown into a rich collection of nearly 2,000 cultural research materials. This incredible achievement was made possible by generous book donations and financial support from our patrons, friends, and wider community. We are so proud to announce our first monthly library update, recapping the latest developments in the life of the G.A.S Library and Picton Archive.