Bisi Silva: The Legacy of CCA Lagos and Contemporary African Art

Screenshot of Bisi Silva speaking at The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage about the development of contemporary curatorial practice as an established profession in Africa.

Bisi Silva transformed the landscape of contemporary African art through her work as an independent curator and founder of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA Lagos). This article examines Silva’s curatorial philosophy, the institutional legacy of CCA Lagos, her major exhibitions, and her enduring influence on Nigerian and African contemporary art.