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ART X Lagos at 10: A Decade of Vision, Community and Creative Courage

After marking its landmark tenth edition, ART X Lagos now enters 2026 with a renewed sense of what defines its spirit: gratitude, greatness and resilience. In this conversation, founder Tokini Peterside-Schwebig reflects on the moments that shaped the fair’s milestone year, from intergenerational tributes and boundary-pushing installations to the rising chorus of voices redefining African art.

🆕 Fresh On The Board of Art World Openings

💡Agony Aunt: Career Tip of the Week

Dear Agony Aunt,
I’ve had a run of job rejections and it’s really knocked my confidence. How do I build myself back up while I’m still applying?

Dear Avid Job Hunter,
Start by protecting your energy. Don’t live in your inbox. Do things that make you feel capable, and surround yourself with people who remind you of your strengths. Those steady nudges are what rebuild confidence. Then gather a few quick wins: refresh your portfolio, note recent achievements, or ask someone you trust for a short testimonial. They help ground you in what’s true, not the wobble of the moment. Most of all, remember that each application is just one step in a longer journey, not a verdict. Your “yes” is still ahead! You’ll meet it feeling stronger, not smaller.

Yours ever faithfully,
Love, The Girls ✨

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🎯 Partner Spotlight

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We are excited to team up with Studio J.E.D. for this Art Girl Fax issue. Studio J.E.D. was founded in early 2025 when ceramic artist Jen Dwyer moved from rural Connecticut to move in with her them boyfriend and soon to be husband Brooklyn. In a tiny apartment under the rumble of the Bushwick train, surrounded by moving boxes and uninspiring Amazon lamps she asked herself a life-changing question: “What if I made the lighting I wish existed?”. The next day she began sculpting soft, organic, deeply handmade ceramic lighting meant to bring calm and beauty into everyday spaces. Only a couple of months after creating her first piece — the now-beloved Kusama Lamp — Dwyer was invited into a group exhibition at Bergdorf Goodman, curated by Natasha Roberts where most of her lamps sold out repeatedly. The momentum set the foundation for a growing collectible lighting studio grounded in craftsmanship, texture, and sculptural design. Working from her Brooklyn studio, Dwyer is now developing her second collection and preparing for her upcoming exhibition at ICFF in May 2026 and if you like to get an idea of her work (and the iconic lamps….), find more info here.

📋 Community Listings Board

Need a one-off technician, a videographer, a sofa to crash on during the upcoming fair — or simply curious whether that art-world crush from the VIP tent felt the same? Post on our Community Listings Board and we’ll share it with our global community!

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💌 Pitch, Share, Shine

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• Creatives to feature in our “Industry Insider” series

• Advertisers and sponsors for upcoming issues

• People / companies to list their event or job openings with us

• And of course, your juiciest ideas or product tips!

Drop us a line—we’re always game to cook up something special together.
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