WE HAVE MET BEFORE – AN EXHIBITION BY CREATH ART GALLERY

What does it mean to recognise something you have never encountered before?

We Have Met Before brings together three contemporary artists, Ayoola Gbolahan, Djakou Kassi Nathalie, and Toju Clarke, in an exhibition exploring the connections between memory, cultural knowledge, and visual language.

Through their distinct artistic practices, the artists examine how images, forms, and gestures can evoke a sense of familiarity across different places, generations, and lived experiences. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how something experienced for the first time can still feel strangely familiar.

Presented by Creath Art Gallery, the exhibition creates a dialogue between the artists' works, encouraging audiences to reflect on what we recognise, what we inherit, and what connects us across cultures and contexts.

Event Details

Exhibition Title: We Have Met Before

Opening Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Opening Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Arkhive by Creath, Lagos

Exhibition Runs Until: November 22, 2026

Presented By: Creath Art Gallery

Exhibiting Artists

Ayoola Gbolahan: Exploring ideas through a distinct contemporary artistic practice.

Djakou Kassi Nathalie: Contributing a unique perspective to the exhibition's exploration of memory and cultural familiarity.

Toju Clarke: Bringing another visual language into dialogue with the exhibition's central themes.

What to Expect

Contemporary African Art: Discover works by three artists exploring identity, memory, and cultural connections.

Artistic Dialogue: Experience how different creative practices intersect through shared themes.

Cultural Reflection: Consider how heritage, lived experiences, and visual forms shape our understanding of familiarity.

Gallery Experience: Engage with an exhibition that encourages thoughtful interpretation and conversation.