Kɔηsεt Pāti is the fifth project to be realised as part of the Art Exchange: Moving Image programme, running from 20th February to 15th March 2025. Its title references a Ghanaian television show that aired from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. Curated by Abbey IT-A and hosted at the former Marvels Mini Golf Course, adjacent to Mmofra Place in Dzorwulu, Accra, the project playfully reinterprets the concept of the “moving image.” Through an exhibition strategy that shifts between screen-based and physical space, Kɔηsεt Pāti transposes the audiovisual aspirations of two films, exploring the relationship between virtual representation and embodied experience.

In this update, we celebrate the continued success and growth of our alumni, whose work spans diverse mediums and compelling themes. From powerful solo exhibitions to prestigious fellowships and international recognitions, our community of artists continues to push boundaries and make significant strides in their careers. Read on to discover the latest developments from G.A.S. alumni as they engage with new contexts, expand their creative practices, and spark important conversations through their art.

In January and February 2025, G.A.S. Foundation hosted a dynamic cohort of residents whose diverse practices spanned ceramics, textiles, dramaturgy, ethnobotany, and sculpture. Spanish-Equatoguinean artist Bisila Noha explored Nigerian pottery traditions, collaborating with local women potters and researching the intersections of craft and movement. Swiss designer Nathalie Eggenschwiler engaged with Nigerian textile artisans, fostering cross-cultural exchanges in design and sustainability. Playwright and director Eva-Maria Bertschy examined the trade history of African (Swiss) lace, connecting Lagos’ markets with European production networks. Ethnobotanist Jonn Gale investigated decolonial approaches to botanical archiving, collaborating with healers and conservationists. Tilga Art Fund-supported sculptor, Ugo Ahiakwo deepened his material explorations. Their residencies underscored G.A.S. Foundation’s role as a catalyst for critical discourse, collaboration, and artistic innovation.

The 2025 G.A.S. Fellowship Award, organised by the G.A.S. Foundation in partnership with the Yinka Shonibare Foundation, has announced its winners: Zimbabwe-based curator and writer Dr. Tinashe Mushakavanhu and Egypt-based interdisciplinary artist Shatha Afify. Selected from over 130 applicants across 18 African countries, they will each undertake a fully funded six-week residency at G.A.S. Lagos.

Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) and Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a transformative $220,000 grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. This significant two-year funding will support two major cross-cultural initiatives at G.A.S. residency locations in Ijebu and Lagos, fostering cultural exchange, ecological engagement, and archival preservation.