Coronation and Tate Modern: Celebrating Nigerian Modernism

Access Holdings and Coronation Group Unite to Champion Landmark Nigerian Art Exhibition at Tate Modern.

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“The modernist movement in Nigeria tells a story not just of art, but of the cultural awakening of a people who, even in times of transition and turmoil, used creativity to assert dignity above circumstance and retain their authentic cultural identity."

– Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, Chairman, Coronation, Group Limited.

More Than Patronage — A Commitment to Heritage

For Coronation, this partnership reflects our deep belief that Africa’s progress is shaped not only in boardrooms and markets, but also in studios, classrooms, and museums. Bringing Nigerian Modernism to Tate Modern allows the voices of Nigerian artists to be seen, heard and celebrated on a global stage.

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Inspiring the Next Generation

This exhibition looks beyond what has been. With this, we aim to open a global stage for African art, one that tells our stories as forces that shape the course of history. Exhibition Details Venue: Tate Modern, London Date: 9 October 2025 – 11 May 2026 Get Tickets at tate.org.uk | Free for Tate Members

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Championing Nigeria’s Creative Legacy on the Global Stage

Coronation Group is proud to partner with Tate Modern on Nigerian Modernism, the first major UK exhibition dedicated to the story of modern art in Nigeria. Opening in London this October, the exhibition features over 250 works by more than 50 pioneering artists, showcasing Nigeria’s extraordinary contribution to global culture from the 1940s to the turn of the century.