A Networking and Exchange Session with Nduka Ikechukwu
On January 30, 2026, G.A.S. Lagos hosted Face to Face, a networking and exchange session facilitated by current resident artist Nduka Ikechukwu. Designed as an intimate gathering, the session created space for meaningful exchange between Nduka and members of the Lagos art community, including artists and cultural workers. Based in Nsukka, Nduka joined G.A.S. for a four-week residency focused on research, networking, and the development of new work shaped through dialogue and encounter. Upon arriving at G.A.S., he expressed a strong interest in connecting with practitioners beyond his immediate context and expanding his professional network within Lagos.
The session unfolded over approximately two hours and began with brief introductions, offering participants insight into Nduka’s practice and current research direction. This opening set the tone for the gathering, which moved organically into open conversation, allowing connections to form through shared experiences, questions, and reflections on artistic practice. Participants engaged in one-on-one and small-group discussions, sharing ideas around practice, process, and navigating artistic growth across different geographies.
Event Details
Date: 30th January, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 9b, Hakeem Dickson Drive, off T.F. Kuboye Road, Oniru, Lagos
About Nduka Ikechukwu
Nduka Ikechukwu is a Nigerian artist whose practice is inspired by his identity and cultural heritage, creating vibrant sculptures using net and strap belts. Born in 1997, Nduka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is currently pursuing his MFA. He participated in the Biennale for International Sculpture in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (2025) and has exhibited in group shows with reputable galleries in Nigeria, the USA, France, Portugal, and beyond. His work is held in both institutional and private collections locally and internationally. Nduka was a resident artist at Ulo Nka Space in 2023 and was the first runner-up for the Art Report Africa & DicaArts Prize in 2023. He currently lives and works in the university town of Nsukka.
Photo of Nduka Ikechukwu. Photographer: Muchency photo studio.
Nduka's residency is generously supported by The Osahon Okunbo Foundation (TOOF).
