during the time of the lagos biennial, we present a selection of films and workshops that re- imagine the street as a unique vector for exchange and community fortification amid shared instability.

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the project is structured as a celebration, a reminder and an experiment. as a celebration, the exhibition amplifies the ways in which the street is transforming and transformative. variously focusing on history, place and the tensions between personhood and context, the spectrum of intentions and forms presented highlight how the street is always available to host diverse subjectivities.

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as a reminder, the exhibition makes use of film and workshops as powerful tools to enable audiences to delve into diverse points of view and gain a deeper understanding of our collective experiences. each film selection has been curated to provoke thought, challenge perspectives, and shed light on the resilience of communities amidst adversity.

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complimenting the cinematic journey, our workshops provide an opportunity for active participation and hands-on learning. from the creation of rammed earth sculptures with hive earth to the art of making small sculptures with hot wire extensions, these workshops invite the public to explore new creative outlets within community.

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lastly as broader experiment, sowing watermelon seeds, challenges the static and sometimes sanitising forms of engagement prompted by the traditional white cube environment. symbolically using the format of scaffolding for exhibition display, this project launches the beginning of a 2-year public space intervention by CBN (Creative Business Network) and its partner network, inviting visitors to see the street as a portal and place, rather than a link between establishments and establishment.