Whitespace-Lagos Time Out 50 - Pioneers

We had mentioned an article written in Time Out Nigeria about our whitespace concept in Lagos, Above are extracts from the article on Pioneers in Nigeria, talking to Papa Omotayo of O+O Architecture & Design & founder of Whitespace - Lagos in the Time Out Nigeria 50 special edition celebrating Nigeria at 50 years post Independence.

Lost in Lagos - Artist Experience

March 2011

SHARE THEIR IDEAS, SHARE THEIR PASSION, SHARE THEIR WORK

Four of Nigeria's most promising artists will be in residence at the WhiteSpace, one after the other.

The WhiteSpace will be transformed into an interactive artist studio, where the public can come see the current crop of up and coming Nigerian artists at work. Each week will give an insight into a new artist, sharing their ideas, their passion and ultimately their work.

Artist Names and Date of Exhibition

Alex Nwokolo (1st - 7th March)

Richardson Ovbiebo (8th - 14th March)

Tayo Olayode (15th - 21st March)

Victor Ehikhamenor (23rd - 30th March)

THE ARTIST'S EXPERIENCE IS SPONSORED BY DIAMOND BANK

Lost in Lagos

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Architectural Identities - 11 - 18th February 2011

Architectural Identities: An Exhibition

 

Architectural Identities: An Exhibition - Opening Night Friday 11th February 2011 at 7.30 pm

Why care about an exhibition on Nigerian architecture and design, when there is the excitement and glamour of fashion shows, live music performances, photography and art displays? Because design is at the foundation of everything! Everything must be designed, even the very spaces in which we live.

Every element of a city – its public spaces, parks, buildings and streetscapes – needs design. Yet some argue that post-1970, one of the problems in Lagos is that it lacks a coherent and authentic aesthetic, much less functionality. The house you live in and the building in which you work may (hopefully!) stand straight, but do they inspire you? The streets on which you drive may (eventually!) lead you to your destination, but what do they illuminate along the way about the possibilities of our city? And where is the green in Lagos? Do we have real open and public spaces? Is Nigerian traditional architecture completely dead or can it be adapted and worked into a 21st-century city?

Architectural Identities: An Exhibition seeks to answer some of these questions and prompt you to ask more. It showcases the work of a young crop of architects and designers who are looking to redefine the design landscape in Nigeria, with intelligence and boldness.

Exhibition runs from Friday 11 - 18th February 2011