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Sahara Longe in Collecting Now

Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Lagos
26 October 2024 – 28 February 2025

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), as an art museum committed to serving and enriching the cultural landscape of Nigeria, presents a pioneering exhibition titled: "Collecting Now: Perspectives on Contemporary Art Collecting in Nigeria". At YSMA, we recognize collectors as key figures in the art ecosystem, shaping contemporary Nigerian art through their passion, discernment, dedication, and resources. The exhibition explores the world of art collecting in the country by bringing together works from six prominent Nigerian collectors, each with a distinct perspective and emphasis on contemporary expressions. The six collectors featured are Prince Yemisi Shyllon, Kola Aina, Aisha & Gbenga Oyebode, Dotun Sulaiman, Niyi Adenubi, and Eyamba Dafinone.