4 Nov – 5 Nov 2025
This year, Y.S.F. returns to Lagos with a difference! We are pleased to offer bookings that include our Re-assemblages Symposium on 4 - 5 November 2025 during Lagos Art Week. Hosted by G.A.S. and Y.S.F., the symposium will convene African and global archivists, artists, curators, and cultural practitioners for a series of conversations, panels, performances and site-specific interventions. This is followed by a 3-day programme around the wider Lagos art and culture week, incorporating the Art X fair as well as a visit to G.A.S. Foundation.
Note: MOWAA is planning a launch of their new space and opening exhibition on 9 and 10 November. Please indicate on the form if you would be interested in continuing your trip with MOWAA, and we will connect you to their VIP team for further details and direct booking links.
RE-ASSEMBLAGES SYMPOSIUM & LAGOS PATRON TRIP 3 - 9 NOVEMBER
- Arrivals: 3rd November
Symposium: 4th – 5 November 2025
- Where: Alliance Française, Lagos, Nigeria
- Art trip: 6 – 9 November 2025 (departure on 9 November)
- Minimum Donation: £5,500 (excludes flights and accommodation)
- Inclusions: Becoming a Y.S.F. Bronze Patron for a year, and covers airport concierge service, trip coordination and management, arranging and cost of visa on arrival (variable around GBP 450 per person), event catering, security escorts and group transportation. Please use the form on the next page to make this payment, and a tax receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you.
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The symposium will explore future models for African art archives, advancing curatorial themes and fostering dialogues on preservation, access, and restitution.
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The Re-assemblages Symposium is generously supported by Terra Foundation for American Art and Afreximbank under the auspices of the Afreximbank Art Program.
LAGOS PATRON TRIP ONLY
- Date : 6 – 9 November 2025 (arrivals on 5 Nov, departure on 9 Nov)
- Minimum Donation: £3,500^ (excludes flights and accommodation)
- Inclusions: Y.S.F. Bronze Patron for a year, and covers airport concierge service, trip coordination and management, arranging and cost of visa on arrival (variable around GBP 450 per person), event catering, security escorts and group transportation. Please use the form on the next page to make this payment and a tax receipt will be automatically issued and emailed to you.
*All proceeds go towards the running of our non-profit foundations and delivery of a highly acclaimed global cross-disciplinary residency programme, with a vision to build a resilient creative infrastructure in the African continent.
LAGOS PATRON TRIP GUIDE
- Both confirmed and prospective guests can now download our initial trip information pack which includes the following:
- A draft itinerary breakdown detailing activities that are scheduled for each day of the tour
- Details about documents that need to be provided to Y.S.F. to help us secure your visa to Nigeria
- In-depth hotel booking information
- Health guidance, including vaccinations and malaria prevention
- Currency and travel money advice
- Information about weather and local conditions
- More details about our airport concierge, security and airport transfers
- Recommended and vetted Lagos restaurants, art and cultural venues
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.
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE MUSEUM OF WEST AFRICAN ARTS (MOWAA)
Event : Opening Ceremony in Benin City
Date : 9 – 11 November 2025
Where : 1 Benin Sapele Road, Oka, Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria
For those who wish to extend their art tour in the continent might like to join MOWAA’s opening festivities. Please make your direct booking here (insert booking link – TBA) and a member of MOWAA staff will be happy to assist you with flight, travel and accommodation. Or contact xxx on email: xxx@mowaa.org