Art X Lagos Makes the Case for Art Fairs Having Diverse Offerings Beyond Just Visual Arts

In its nine years, Art X Lagos in Nigeria has grown to become the largest art fair in West Africa. Held from October 31 to November 3, at the capital city’s Federal Palace Hotel, this year’s edition brought in the fair’s biggest attendance yet. The draw of multiple artists and galleries from all over the continent (and the diaspora) is undeniable; however, this year’s edition showcased one of the fair’s constituent elements that has played a unique role in its growt