Workshop : 19.08.2026, Scripting the Unscripted

Speaker: Tolu Ami WilliamsThis workshop explores the possibilities and complexities of creating participatory and experiential artworks, with particular attention to the relationship between artist, audience, and agency. It asks: What is the invitation? And how much “response-ability” are we willing to give? What happens to authorship when participants bring their own experiences, interpretations, and responses into the work? The session will introduce practical and ethical questions

Speaker: yomi folaranmiA deconstruction of the monument and the ideological work it performs in upholding the myths of statehood. Drawing on the anti-hubristic ruin-pleasure of Shelley's Ozymandias, the anti-monumental logic of Igbo mbari practice read against Derrida's metaphysics of presence, Badiou's theory of the event, and Riegl's foundational essay on the modern cult of monuments, this talk argues for impermanence over permanence. It argues for a monumental anarchy in place of monuments as

Speaker: Peace Toba OlatunjiIntroduction (30 minutes)The session will focus on reiteration on the different design philosophies that guided each Collective’s project response to the Dreaming New Worlds theme. The session will start in an open conversation format, giving room for each Collective to reintroduce their projects and highlight their key objectives, process, and road-plan to final presentation. The session will be drawn to a close with “Design Thinking” principles hig

Speaker: Osarumen OsamuyiA two-hour online workshop with the Umudiho Collective (Node 4) on designing rhythm as a system. Moving from the economy of a single note to the interlocking logic of African percussion traditions, the session introduces Euclidean rhythm (after Godfried Toussaint) as a way to treat rhythm as code: a simple rule that generates patterns, with parameters a system—or an audience—can play. Through live demonstration, participants explore how a fixed and a responsi

Speaker: Olajumoke Coker  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how we create, remember, govern, and imagine the future. Yet important questions remain: whose knowledge is recognized, whose voices are amplified and who benefits from technological innovation? This session explores the legal and ethical stakes of AI from an African perspective, examining questions of ownership, agency and creativity. It considers how AI intersects with intellectual property, cultural her

Join us for Aura in the Vault: A Workshop on the Construction of Art Value with artist-in-residence Jacob Höfle.What makes an artwork valuable? Is it the artist's labour, the story behind the work, the institutions that endorse it, or the market that assigns its price?Drawing from his ongoing research projectAura in the Vault, Jacob Höfle invites participants to unpack the systems that shape the value of contemporary art. Through a presentation and hands-on group exercises, participant

Raising children in Germany? Planning to relocate with your family?Moving to a new country comes with many questions—especially when children are involved. Join our FREE online information session to learn about childcare options, early childhood education, and what families need to know when settling in Germany.📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026🕓 Time: 4:00 PM💻 Venue: ZoomDuring this session, we’ll discuss:✨ Childcare options (Kita & Kindergarten)d

Goethe-Institut Nigeria, in collaboration with Pages & Pals Book Club, invites you to a special July Book Club conversation with Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, author of Dreams and Assorted Nightmares. Join us for an engaging evening of literary discussion as we explore the themes, characters, and ideas in the book while connecting with fellow readers and the author.Participation is free, but registration is compulsory as spaces are limited. To attend, participants are required to have a copy of Dre

From the contributing texts of writers and artists, Where is Dadiyata? has developed into a multi-form artistic intervention spanning installation, publication, wearables, and public programming. Across three cities, the project brings together writing, graphic works, objects, clothing, and conversation to reflect on enforced disappearance, memory, absence, and civic voice.The exhibition begins in Abuja and travels to Kaduna before its final presentation in Lagos.ABUJA2–20 August 2026Gatef

We at The Screen in Transit are pleased to announce, in partnership with Clan Yujo, the June Leg of our screenings.This month's programme was devised with our guest curator, Temi Adedayo, and we have the privilege to host on our Lagos & Kaduna screens on the 27th of June, 2026, the following films:An Analysis of Roads by Lulu &courtesy of Temi Adedayo, Awo Oju Orun by Iyunade Judah.Please RSVP with the links in our bio, as seating is limited.A big thank you to the team at Clan Yujo, the

Bist du A1 und gerade erst am Anfang des Lesens?Oder A2 und machst schon gute Fortschritte?Oder B1 oder B2 und fühlst dich schon sicherer und flüssiger?Join us for our first Biblophiles Corner (German Edition) Book Club meeting!🗓 Date: 27th June 2026⏰ Time: 3pm - 5pm📍 Location: Center for Contemporary Art Lagos ( 9 McEwen St, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos )Link to register can be found in the link in our bio (OR Link below)https://tix.africa/discover/biblophiles-corne

Venice Biennale, Bienal de Sao Paulo, Art XHow are these major international exhibitions staged? How are the curatorial concepts of the curator and the work of the artist negotiated to translate a nourishing experience to the visitor?How can your exhibition space contribute to communicating your ideas?Join our FREE Exhibition Design WorkshopIt is a weeklong intensive workshop facilitated by Federico Martelli a renowned biologist-turned exhibition designer who has led the design of exhibitions su

Before the exhibition comes the making.Join us for the Dreaming New Worlds: Work-in-Progress Review, a public presentation where this year’s selected collectives: Sarauniya Ene and MatriAér Lab share their project prototypes, ideas and questions shaping their projects.Presented to an interdisciplinary review panel of curators, architects, urban planners, exhibition designers, producers, and an olfactory artist, this session offers a look into how ambitious art, science, and city-foc

Join us at Goethe-Institut Nigeria & Online on November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM for a thought-provoking exploration of how art and design can reshape the way we live in cities.Collective Viewing: The Tokyo Toilet Introduction Movie + Lecture by Koji Yanai in conversation with Rahul Mehrotra — a deep dive into how everyday infrastructure can embody dignity, accessibility, and beauty.Presentations:
• Kayode Agboola, Founder of Agboola Art (Project Unilever Nigeria) — exploring th

Residency Re-Sourced, an initiative of the Goethe-Institut, presents a special screening of How to Build A Library, a documentary by Kenyan filmmakers Maia Lekow and Christopher King.On 21 and 22 November 2025, eight independent art spaces across six African countries will simultaneously host screenings of this powerful film, which follows the reclamation and transformation of an abandoned colonial building into a vibrant community library.This shared continental viewing invites audiences to ref

The Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos, in collaboration with Goethe Institut, Nigeria presents Sea Never Dry Exhibition.The Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos, in collaboration with Goethe Institut, Nigeria is pleased to announce the opening of Sea Never Dry, a group exhibition which inaugurates an important conversation on the cultural and historical resonances of a site that continues to shape the social and imaginative life of Lagos.Exhibition Title: Sea Never Dry
Date: Saturday, November 1,

This workshop explores sound as an art form and explores its many possiblities. Join us as we explore the intersection of sound and contemporary art in this interactive workshop led by Peter Okotor. Participants will learn how to use sound as a tool for storytelling and creative expression and gain practical skills in creating their own sound art projects. This workshop aims to inspire attendees to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional art forms.Facilitators: Peter Okotor,

This crash course introduces new ways of thinking about urban planning with care, access, and imagination for inclusive futures. Participants will learn about innovative approaches to urban design that prioritize community needs and engagement. By exploring alternative perspectives, attendees will be equipped to create more inclusive and sustainable urban spaces in their own work.Link: Register Here
Facilitators: Olamide Udoma-Ejorh (CEO Lagos Urban Development Initiative, LUDI)

How do we listen to the city and translate lived experience into design?Join us for our Modular Ethnography Workshop, where artists and researchers will explore ways of gathering data and stories to inspire artistic work. Participants will learn how to use ethnographic methods to uncover hidden narratives and create meaningful connections with the communities they work with. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain insights and skills that can enhance your creative practice and researc

We invite you to join us in dialogue with the first cohort of the CCA Archives Residency: Jini Agbu, Amanda Madumere, and Rasak Akorede. Together, they will open the floor for a shared exploration of the ideas and materials encountered in the archives of the Center for Contemporary Art, answer questions from the public and reflect on the processes of discovery, and learnings that shaped their residency experience.About A Collective RememberingA Collective Remembering is an exhibition that  

Tune in on Monday 4th August 2025 at 2pm, online, to hear more about the dreaming New Worls Project, this year's conceptual direction and get answers to any questions you might have.Link: https://goethe-institut.zoom.us/j/81207567778
Meeting-ID: 812 0756 7778This year’s edition titled, Women* Designed Cities, invites Nigerian women*-led collectives to propose creative, technological, and aesthetic explorations of urban space from a deeply organic Nigerian eye.Whether through memory, m

What sustains independent art spaces—and how might we theorise their resilience?Across the African continent, independent art spaces have emerged as critical sites for cultural production, experimentation, and community-building. They operate within shifting social, political, and economic contexts, often navigating limited resources through inventive models of institution-building and artistic thinking.This lecture considers these spaces not merely as physical sites but as living framewor

Ready for a workshop that highlights all you need to know about reuniting with your Family in Germany?
Then the pre-integration team of the Goethe-Institut invites you to an intercultural seminar where you can explore
· Visa interview preparation
· Documentations
· Transportation in Germany
· Registration at the foreigner’s office in Germany.Register Here - INTERCULTURAL WORKSHOP
 

Hello Friends,While preparing for a life in Germany, we would never miss an opportunity to discuss topics that shapes your integration process.
Join us for an info-session on discussing strategies against racism and discrimination in Germany.Time for Nigeria is 1pm and 4pm.
You can decide to attend either of the sessions.
Find the registration link in our BIO or link below:
23.7. 1pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MqxQjqvmR1uj3mO3ZywURQ
23.7. 4pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sED4Bo

A powerful dialogue is coming! Join us on Thursday, July 4th at 12 PM in Lagos for the Faith, Sexuality, and Human Rights Dialogue, a partnership with the Goethe-Institut Lagos. This important event at 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, will feature panel discussions, personal stories, and open reflection on fostering inclusive and just communities.. Let's build a more compassionate and rights-affirming future together.

Join us tomorrow for Communicating Science to Non-Scientists a workshop for people in the sciences and the artists looking to develop skills to negotiate their ideas, tastes and influences with businesses, institutions and society. It is an interactive workshop facilitated by researcher, scientist, policy officer and musical artist Dr Vincenzo Lorusso.This is a great workshop for both scientists, artists, diplomats, or people looking to develop skills to build bridges across mental divides.Date: