In this installment of &#8220;People &amp; Spaces&#8221;, Globetrotter Lab’s Kennedy Ashinze meets with Wunika Mukan at her gallery in Lagos for a tour of the space and a deep dive into the evolution of the contemporary art scene.

Since the inception of Wunika Mukan Gallery in Lagos six years ago, Wunika has dedicated her career to promoting the works of emerging artists from Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the diaspora. With a background in prominent non-profit foundations, she brings a unique passion and confidence to curating the quirky and edgy artworks the gallery is known for today.In this conversation, Wunika reflects on founding her gallery during the pandemic and the resilience required to thrive in a shifting landscape. She describes the period around 2020 as the &#8220;Wild West&#8221;—a time of explosive digital discovery and social media hype. Central to her philosophy is the belief that great progress cannot be rushed. As she says: &#8220;Time is God.&#8221;

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