Are you interested in exploring the G.A.S. Library and Picton Archive? Five weeks into the Annotations Programme, G.A.S. Foundation invites you to share in our learnings on archival practice, and to explore our research into Pan-African Festivals such as FESTAC '77. Join us for a reading session hosted by our Research Associates and Interns-in-Residence, developed in response to the mentorship of Archival Consciousness, who work with archivists and institutions to make library collections more accessible.

G.A.S. Foundation is thrilled to welcome Ana Ogunsanya, a multidisciplinary artist and designer, as our new resident. Ana's diverse portfolio spans printmaking, textiles, fashion, crafts, and design, with a deep passion for exploring her Nigerian-British heritage. This residency in Lagos, Nigeria, holds significant importance for Ana, as it offers an ideal hub for delving into her Yoruba culture. Primarily focused on research, this residency will provide Ana with the opportunity to create meaningful connections, foster personal growth, and gain a deeper understanding of the crafts that inspire her artistic practice.

We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra Martens Serrano, a multidisciplinary sculptor, filmmaker, and researcher, will be joining us as the latest artist in residence at G.A.S. Foundation this August and September 2024. As a recipient of the Studio Quantum residency prize from the Goethe-Institut, Alexandra will be in residence in Nigeria in tandem with members of her cohort undertaking residencies in Dublin, Johannesburg, Mexico City, Karlsruhe, Rotterdam, Bangalore and London. Studio Quantum is an innovative international residency program that explores emerging quantum technologies through the prism of art. Alexandra’s work promises to delve deeply into the ethical and ecological dimensions of these technologies, fostering a dialogue that bridges art, science, and culture.

Four weeks into her residency program at GAS Foundation, Katesi Kalange has delved into extensive reading and research on the potential of recycling non-biodegradable materials like single-use plastics and second-hand clothes. Drawing inspiration from Nigeria's vernacular architecture, She embarked on a journey to merge sustainability with cultural influences. Last week marked a pivotal moment as she transitioned from theoretical exploration to practical fieldwork.