An Economy Without Permission

In cities like Marrakech, Dakar, and Dubai, art markets are curated as economic and cultural infrastructure. In Lagos, the Lekki Art Market offers the same promise, but you might need a canoe to access it. On my first visit in October 2025, the road gave way before the market did. Floodwater gathered at the entrance, and the options were simple: turn back, be carried across, or step in and find your way through. We chose the latter, buying sachets of water to rinse our feet on the other side, crossing, almost reluctantly, into a space that would challenge everything I […]
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