Where History Meets the Canvas.
"History is not a stagnant thing of the past; it is a living, breathing influence on the art we create today." - Dr. Adebunmi Akinbo
Book Read & Exhibitions
ART Shed Africa is proud to announce a unique series of collaborative events that bridge the gap between the written word and visual expression. We are bringing together history enthusiasts and art aficionados for an immersive journey through the soul of the continent.
In partnership with premier Museums and Art Galleries across Africa, we invite you to experience stories that don't just sit on a page—they live on the walls and echo through the halls.
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Our events are designed to be more than just a viewing; they are a conversation between the past and the present.
Curated Book Readings: Listen to excerpts from seminal historical texts and contemporary African literature, read by authors, historians, and captivating performers.
Thematic Art Exhibitions: Explore curated galleries where the artwork serves as a visual dialogue with the history being discussed.
Panel Discussions: Engage with experts, artists, and curators as they explore the intersection of African heritage, archival history, and modern creative movements.
Networking & Community: Connect with a vibrant community of fellow bibliophiles and art collectors in the continent’s most iconic cultural spaces.
Our Next Schedule
"the past is never dead; it's not even past" (William Faulkner)
Behind the City Wall by Munzali Dantata.
Queen’s Visit to Nigeria by Gboyega Badejo.
If the Rails Could Speak by Adebunmi Akinbo.
"We travel not just through space, but through the stories that built our stations and our Nation." - Dr. Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo.