In “The Gods of Safety” exhibition, Mr. Danfo prompts viewers to imagine what road safety signs would be if they were localized. Through his art, Mr Danfo explores the tension between universal standards and local uniqueness, sparking a conversation about public spaces, inclusivity, and the role of language in safety. The works on display are […]

“A Chapter of My Life Across Frontières” is Mr Danfo’s first exhibition in Lomé, the capital of Togo, and it was organized by Galerie d’Art Contemporain Africain, Lomé. The exhibition was characterized by the intrigues of city life, people, places, and sociocultural hybridity, which the artist had experienced beyond the confines of his city (Lagos). […]

Prototype stems from Mr. Danfo’s residency in Geneva in a bid to expand his Safety and Street Signs series. It is an exhibition vast in its logic and concerns, winding its way through public art, personal history, public safety, road signs and signals, street art, street lingo, and cultural identity. Since Geneva is historically known for its position on […]

Exhibition Text by Alliance Française Lagos Mr. Danfo (Seidougha Linus Eyimiegha) is a visual artist who lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria. Influenced by his childhood memories, Mr. Danfo’s abstract paintings capture the busy and daily-life struggles of Lagos. The iconic Lagos mini commercial bus, also known as ‘Danfo’ is the base of his geometric […]

Mr. Danfo’s body of work at the 2023 Rele Young Contemporaries addresses one of his major concerns as a frequent road user, which is, the role of traffic signs in our day-to-day commute. Having studied various traffic signs and how countries around the world have all designed theirs to ensure the safety of their citizens, he has been able to pick unifying elements […]

Floor One 9 – a project designed by Caline Chagoury is a creative expression intended to showcase the powerful relationship between contemporary art and design while celebrating the incredible talent, resources, an creative minds stemming from Africa.    Launched in October 2019, the First Edition of Floor One 9 features a mix of artists, designers, and […]