Art Tour
Spirit of Lagos: Curator-Led Tour
31 Oct 2024
Regular hours
- Thu, 31 Oct
- 18:30 – 19:30
Cost of entry
The ticket price for this event is £5. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this ticket price is unaffordable for you, please get in touch with Harriet at harriet@autograph-abp.co.uk about free ticketing options.
Address
- 1 Rivington Place
- London
United Kingdom - EC2A 3BA
- United Kingdom
Join us for an exhibition tour exploring how portraiture captured the rich style and joyous spirit of Lagos in the 1970s
About
Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos is the first exhibition unearthing the story of Abi Morocco Photos, one of the most vibrant photographic studios operating in Lagos, Nigeria. Run by husband-and-wife duo John Abe and Funmilayo Abe from the 1970s to 2006, the studio became known for their versatility and dynamic portraiture, popular for many people around Lagos wanting to capture a variety of moments in their lives.
Co-curators of the exhibition, Lagos Studio Archives, will discuss their ongoing work in preserving works from the studio. They will select a range of works to expand on the history and legacy of the archive. Book tickets and find out more on Autograph's website.
Join us as we explore the legacy of Nigerian photography in this exhibition, and ensure its contributions are recognised within the broader cultural history of photography.
The tour will start promptly at 6:30pm in Gallery 1 and attendees are encouraged to engage and ask questions throughout the tour. To ensure the best experience, this event has a limited number of tickets available.
The ticket price for this event is £5. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this ticket price is unaffordable for you, please get in touch with Harriet at harriet@autograph-abp.co.uk about free ticketing options.