British Council Nigeria is delighted to announce artist, Lanre Lawal as
winner of Your Ad Here competition. Your Ad Here is a project exploring
the relationship between advertising and daily life in the city of
Lagos.
In addition to his winning entry going live on 2 May, 2016 on a
billboard at the Third Mainland Bridge Ring Road in Lagos, Lawal will
receive a cash prize to support his art practice. Lawal’s
‘Generatorpolis’, three commissioned pieces, and entries from the
runners-up will be exhibited at A Whitespace Lagos from 13 May to 20
May, 2016.
The runners-up in the competition include Adeola Olagunju, Chris Iduma,
Falodun Oluwafemi, Femi Morakinyo, Joseph Audu, Logo Oluwamuyiwa,
Michael Adediji, Oladoyin Akinwunmiju, and Solomon Eko.
Previously in Your Ad Here project, commissioned by Create London and A
Whitespace Creative Agency (AWCA) in Nigeria, artists Karo Akpokiere
(Nigeria and Germany), Matt Stokes (UK) and Nick Waplington (UK and US)
developed three new works that brought art into the public space.
“There were lots of fantastic entries submitted for the competition and
we’re pleased to showcase Lawal’s ‘Generatorpolis’ on a billboard
boosting awareness around programming work in public spaces and visual
arts in Lagos one of the biggest cities in Nigeria,” said Ojoma Ochai,
Director of Arts, British Council Nigeria.
Create Curator, Marijke Steedman spoke about the project saying: “This
ambitious project triggered new relationships and conversations between
creative practitioners and organisations in Nigeria and the UK.
Together, British and Nigerian practitioners have been able to explore
questions about the place for art in cities, and in particular, the role
of the public sphere in bringing art to new audiences in Nigeria… it
follows Create’s inaugural Your Ad Here commissioned in London’s Olympic
Park in 2014.”
Malaika Toyo, Head of Strategy and Projects, AWCA gave his comments on
the competition saying: “Sharing these artworks on billboards highlights
our commitment to building more inclusive communities through the arts.
A big well done to all those who participated in the competition. We are
honoured to be showcasing 10 of the 41 entries at A Whitespace Lagos
from Friday, May 13, 2016. This exhibition starts at 6pm, and is open to
all.”
Funded by the British Council, Your Ad Here is part of UK/Nigeria
2015–16, a major season of arts in Nigeria aimed at building new
audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening relationships
between the UK and Nigeria.
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About UK/Nigeria 2015–16
UK/Nigeria 2015–16 is a major season of arts in Nigeria aimed at
building new audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening
relationships between the UK and Nigeria. Programmed in association with
a host of partners, it features more than 30 projects and more than 80
events in art, fashion, design, theatre, dance, music, literature and
film throughout Nigeria and includes showcases of Nigerian arts and
creative industries in the UK. UK/Nigeria 2015–16 has a focus on
creating access to art, new digital work, innovation, and art in public
spaces working with young people. Partnerships between Nigerian and
British artists, institutions and organisations will be at the heart of
the season which aims to develop skills and capacity across the creative
industries. The programme creates new connections in arts, education,
innovation, trade and investment.
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