Before We Know Ourselves — Solo Exhibition

SOTO Gallery presents Before We Know Ourselves, a debut solo exhibition in Nigeria by UK-based Nigerian artist Onome Daniella Olotu. The exhibition explores how archives, the body and materials shape our understanding of identity, belonging and self-perception.

Through her artistic practice, Olotu invites audiences to reflect on what it means to be seen, understood and represented within mainstream narratives.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Artist Walk-Through: 4:00 PM

Exhibition Dates: 4 November to 15 December 2026

Location: SOTO Gallery, 10 Omo Osagie Street, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Featured Artist: Onome Daniella Olotu

What to Expect:

A debut solo exhibition by a UK-based Nigerian artist

Artistic explorations of identity and self-understanding

Reflections on archives, the body and material culture

Conversations around belonging and visibility

An artist walk-through offering an opportunity to engage more deeply with the exhibition

Why You Should Attend:

Discover contemporary Nigerian artistic expression.

Explore themes of identity, memory and representation.

Engage with thought-provoking artworks and perspectives.

Experience the final exhibition of the year at SOTO Gallery.

Visit SOTO Gallery to experience an exhibition that invites deeper reflection on how we come to understand ourselves and our place in the world.