Experience the Pulse: 'Here & Now' Group Exhibition Still Ongoing at Thought Pyramid

Shine Ya 32 (Acrylic on canvas, 2026) by Austin Dorgu

If you want to feel the raw, unfiltered pulse of contemporary African creativity, head over to Ikoyi. Running through June 30, 2026, Thought Pyramid Art Centre is housing a phenomenal group exhibition. 

The contemporary African art narrative takes centre stage this month as the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, in collaboration with Tribes Art Africa Gallery (TAAG), officially unveiled its latest group exhibition, Here and Now: Becoming, Identity, Memory, and Environment.

The exhibition, which opened with a vibrant reception on June 13, 2026, brings together a dynamic collective of twenty contemporary artists. Curated to explore the intricate forces shaping the African experience, the showcase investigates the intersections of personal transformation, cultural heritage, and the evolving environments that define modern identity.

The collection features a wide array of artistic practices, ranging from evocative figurative painting and conceptual realism to mixed media and expressive portraiture. The participating artists each bring a unique visual language to the gallery walls.

Artists such as Williams Merenini, Olatide Amusa, and Frank Ndubuisi offer intimate psychological explorations of the human form. They are joined by Bella Mfon, Tarikoro Tamunofiri Henrietta, and Ella Ojadi, whose works delve into the nuances of identity and belonging. 

The Waiting Boy (Acrylic on canvas) by Williams Merenin

Conceptual realism and contemporary storytelling are further enriched by the contributions of Don Okuchukwu (Moonlight Art), Austin Dorgu, and Mark Duke, who challenge viewers to look beyond the surface of the image. Meanwhile, the mixed-media and narrative-driven works of Nelson Etok, Temitope Victoria Ogunwale (Temi OG), and Moses Bamba provide a textured reflection on social realities and cultural memory.

The dialogue continues with the evocative pieces of Esinulo Chiamaka Praise, Wasiu Sunday Hassan, and Shina Ernest Odofin, each addressing themes of resilience and collective experience. Completing this ambitious showcase are David Okoi, Enoch Oyewole, Similoluwa Ilori, Kingsley Oghenekaro Omodigono, and Adabekee Chisom Nichodemus, whose artistic voices ensure that Here and Now remains a comprehensive reflection on the forces shaping the African present. 

Co-curated by Rodney Asikhia of TAAG Gallery and Jeff Ajueshi, this exhibition brings together an elite cohort of emerging contemporary artists:

The show is an explosive investigation into cultural identity, personal evolution, and existential reality through diverse mixed-media presentations. By capturing the immediate joys and struggles of modern life, the featured artists offer viewers a mirror to their own experiences.

The Thought Pyramid Art Centre is located at 96 Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.