The first UK exhibition to trace the development of modern art in Nigeria, Nigerian Modernism spans a period from indirect colonial rule to national independence and beyond, celebrating an international network of artists who combine African and European traditions, creating a vibrant artistic legacy. The exhibition presents the work of over 50 artists across 50 years, from Ben Enwonwu to El Anatsui. They each responded to Nigeria’s evolving political and social landscape by challenging assumptions and imagining new futures, reclaiming Indigenous traditions to create a new African vision of Modernism. Featuring more than 250 works, including painting, sculpture, textile, ceramics and works on paper, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to encounter the creative forces who revolutionised modern art in Nigeria.