3 Nov – 9 Nov 2025
We are delighted to invite you to join the Yinka Shonibare Foundation’s Lagos Patron Tour 2025—a truly exceptional opportunity to experience the vibrant cultural landscape of Lagos through an exclusive, curated journey that brings together art, dialogue, and global connection
This year’s tour offers a rare convergence of two landmark events:
- The Re:assemblages Symposium (4 - 5 November), hosted by the G.A.S. Foundation and Y.S.F., convenes leading African and international artists, archivists, curators, and cultural practitioners for immersive panels, performances, and site-specific interventions that explore the future of African libraries and archives.
- Lagos Art Week (6 - 9 November), featuring VIP access to the renowned Art X Lagos fair, alongside curated visits to studios, collections, and cultural landmarks across the city, dining and networking - including a private tour of G.A.S. Foundation’s interdisciplinary residency space and Yinka’s now infamous Saturday night music party at G.A.S. to close the tour.
- Key Dates
- Arrivals: 3 November 2025
Symposium: 4 - 5 November 2025
Art Tour: 6 - 9 November 2025
Departure: 9 November 2025
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BOOKING OPTION 1
COMBINED RE:ASSEMBLAGES SYMPOSIUM & LAGOS PATRON TOUR
Minimum Donation: £6,000 (excludes flights and accommodation)
Your contribution directly supports Y.S.F.’s mission and includes:
- Full access to the Re:assemblages Symposium
- Invitation to the Symposium Speakers’ Dinner
- One-year Bronze Patron Membership of the Yinka Shonibare Foundation
- Concierge airport assistance and fast-track immigration on arrival
- Visa-on-arrival coordination and fee (approx. £450 per person)
- Tour coordination and on-the-ground management
- Group transportation and professional security escorts throughout
- A tax-deductible donation receipt issued automatically upon payment
Spaces are limited. To secure your place, please complete the booking and payment form. Please see the Lagos 25 Travel Guide below for information including Hotel booking reference, guidance, outline itinerary and recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Lagos for this extraordinary week of cultural engagement and exchange.
The Re:assemblages Symposium is generously supported by Terra Foundation for American Art and Afreximbank under the auspices of the Afreximbank Art Program.
BOOKING OPTION 2
LAGOS PATRON TOUR ONLY
- Arrival in Lagos: 5 November 2025
- Patron Tour Dates: 6 - 9 November 2025
- Departure: 9 November
We are pleased to offer the Lagos Patron Tour as a standalone for guests who wish to experience the highlights of Lagos Art Week and the city’s dynamic cultural scene, in the company of fellow arts patrons and supporters of Y.S.F. and G.A.S.
This exclusive three-day programme includes VIP access to key events, curated visits to leading cultural institutions, artist studios, and private collections, as well as a visit to G.A.S. Foundation’s Lagos residency space. Guests will also enjoy a carefully selected itinerary of fine dining, networking opportunities, and behind-the-scenes experiences during Art X Lagos and beyond.
Your minimum donation of £4,500 directly supports Y.S.F.’s mission and includes:
- One-year Bronze Patron Membership of the Yinka Shonibare Foundation
- Concierge airport assistance and fast-track immigration on arrival
- Visa-on-arrival coordination and fee (approx. £450 per person)
- Tour coordination and on-the-ground management
- Group transportation and professional security escorts throughout
- A tax-deductible donation receipt issued automatically upon payment
To confirm your place, please complete the booking and payment form here.
* All proceeds directly support the operations of Y.S.F. and G.A.S., and the delivery of our acclaimed global cross-disciplinary residency programme, working to build a more resilient and sustainable creative infrastructure in the African continent.
LAGOS 25 TRAVEL GUIDE
A Lagos 25 Travel Guide will be sent to all confirmed guests. This essential pack will support your travel preparation and includes:
- A draft daily itinerary of cultural engagements and events
- Visa documentation requirements and support via Y.S.F.
- Hotel booking recommendations and group rates are reserved at the primary hotel
- Health and safety guidance, including vaccinations and malaria prevention
- Currency advice and travel money tips
- Weather conditions and packing suggestions
- Details of airport concierge, transfers, and on-ground security
- A curated directory of art spaces, restaurants, and cultural venues vetted by our team
Further updates and the confirmed itinerary will be shared again in October.
A TASTE OF OUR 2024 LAGOS ART TOUR
Highlights from the 2024 Lagos Art tour. Photographs courtesy of G.A.S. Foundation and Yinka Shonibare Foundation.
AN INVITATION FROM THE MUSEUM OF WEST AFRICAN ART (MOWAA)
For those interested in deepening their engagement with West Africa’s evolving cultural landscape, we are delighted to share a special invitation to attend the inaugural opening of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State.
This landmark occasion celebrates the launch of a major new cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and advancement of West African heritage.
If you would like to participate, please indicate your interest in the registration form. A representative from MOWAA will follow up to directly coordinate and assist with separate arrangements for travel and accommodation in Benin City.
Event: Opening Ceremony in Benin City
Date: 9 - 11 November 2025
Where: 1 Benin Sapele Road, Oka, Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria