ITAN: THE DISPLACED CITIZEN – A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MOVING IMAGE EXHIBITION

What does it mean to belong to a country, and what do we owe one another as citizens?

ITAN: The Displaced Citizen is a photographic and moving image exhibition exploring the diverse realities of being Nigerian. Through original photography and documentary film, the exhibition brings together the lives and perspectives of six Nigerians whose experiences of the same country reveal strikingly different realities.

More than an exhibition, the project marks the beginning of an ongoing archive of contemporary Nigerian consciousness — a time capsule preserving how Nigerians understand themselves, their country, and one another at this moment in history.

Opening Night and Salon

The opening evening will feature a lecture by Fu’ad Lawal titled When Your Neighbour Became the Enemy. The discussion will examine the unresolved legacy of the Nigerian Civil War and how the country's relationship with its history continues to shape national kinship and the nation-building process.

Drawing on historical accounts of division, solidarity, and survival, the lecture invites audiences to reflect on what makes us feel responsible for one another, even when the bonds of nationhood are tested.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM WAT

Location: Angels And Muse

Speaker: Fu’ad Lawal

Admission: Sold out

Exhibition Dates: November 13–21, 2026

What to Expect

Photography and Documentary Film: Explore original visual stories reflecting different Nigerian experiences.

Stories of Citizenship: Consider questions of identity, belonging, and what it means to share a country.

Historical Reflection: Examine the legacy of the Nigerian Civil War and its continuing influence on national relationships.

Opening Night Lecture: Hear Fu’ad Lawal explore the connections between history, solidarity, and nation-building.

Collective Reflection: Engage with questions about the Nigeria we have inherited and the country we are continuing to build.

Why You Should Know About It

ITAN: The Displaced Citizen creates space for difficult but necessary conversations about Nigerian identity, history, and shared responsibility. By documenting individual experiences and connecting them to broader national questions, the exhibition invites audiences to look beyond their own realities and consider the experiences of others.

Although opening-night admission is sold out, the exhibition remains scheduled to be on view from November 13 to 21, 2026.

Exhibition Dates: November 13–21, 2026