The stage is now set for the commencement of +234Art Fair, a national exhibition for young emerging Nigerian Artists.

The fair is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the growing art industry in Nigeria by providing a platform to support emerging artists and encourage increased interest in art acquisition, thereby contributing to the growth and prosperity of the local art sector and its international recognition.

Top government officials, policymakers, diplomatic corps, hundreds of artists, and art enthusiasts will participate in the 10-day exhibition which begins today at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos.

Curated by Soto Gallery in partnership with Ecobank and Africa Finance, this maiden edition takes the thematic direction of ‘A New Heritage’ and is designed to serve as a melting pot of artistic creativity from different strata of society. 

According to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Ecobank Nigeria, JIDE SIPE, the free entry fair aims to be an immersive showcase of Painting, Photography and Sculpture, providing the general public with a closer look at what emerging artists, and photographers in Nigeria today are up to. 

SIPE added that the exhibition will provide an avenue for cultural resonance, discovery of emerging art talent, wealth creation, learning experiences, networking opportunities and social Impact.