By George Ozalla
Researchers from the Guest Artist Space (GAS) Foundation on Thursday embarked on a cultural discovery tour of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) in Lagos, exploring opportunities for partnership and joint research on African art and heritage.
The visiting delegation was received by CBAAC Director-General, Hon. Aisha Adamu Augie, who led them through the centre’s expansive collections showcasing Africa’s creative legacy. According to the Deputy Director of Research and Publication, Mr. Adesegun Jubril Dosumu, the tour covered the museum, archive, audiovisual suite, and publication stand, offering the visitors a first-hand view of CBAAC’s vast cultural holdings.
The team expressed admiration for the institution’s commitment to preserving African art, describing it as a “living laboratory for scholars and artists.” Discussions during the visit focused on establishing frameworks for collaborative exhibitions, artist residencies, research exchanges, and co-curated workshops between both organizations.
According to Hon. Augie, the collaboration aligns with CBAAC’s mandate to nurture emerging creatives and amplify African cultural narratives globally. The partnership is expected to strengthen ties between Nigeria’s foremost cultural institution and one of Africa’s most dynamic artist-support foundations, paving the way for sustained creative exchange.
CBAAC is a federal institution committed to preserving and promoting Black and African arts through exhibitions, research, and educational programmes, while the GAS Foundation supports artists across Africa and the diaspora through residencies and collaborative initiatives.
