Auchi Art Royale Set to Unveil Art Force II at Tim & Carol Gallery

Exhausted Parties (Ibeji Series) by Dudu Emmanuel Dudu. Courtesy of the artist.

The Tim and Carol Gallery of Art in Lagos, Nigeria, will host Art Force II (1499), a group exhibition by the Auchi Art Royale collective, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Opening at 2 p.m. at the gallery's GRA, Ikeja venue, the exhibition brings together members of the renowned collective to present a fresh body of contemporary works celebrating artistic excellence, collaboration, and the enduring legacy of the Auchi School of Art.

The exhibition features works by Musa Asuku, Dudu Emmanuel, Franklyn Enebeli, Henry Igba, Imhonigie Imoesi, John Anabui, Nosakhare Osadolor, Joe Nsek, Klaranke Okhide, Oserieme Pius, and Ola Balogun, among other members of the Auchi Art Royale collective.

Known for nurturing some of Nigeria's most accomplished contemporary artists, the collective continues to build on its shared heritage through collaborative exhibitions that explore diverse artistic styles and creative perspectives. Art Force II is expected to showcase paintings and mixed-media works that reflect both individual artistic voices and the group's collective vision.

Collectors, curators, artists, and art enthusiasts are expected at the opening, which offers another opportunity to experience the evolving practice of one of Nigeria's respected artist collectives.