DELA Screens at Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art Lagos
On March 8, 2026, Lagos hosted a screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui, a biographical documentary exploring the creative journey of one of Africa’s most celebrated artists. Directed by Oyiza Adaba and produced by Africa-Related over a ten-year period, the screening was held in collaboration with the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art as part of Lagos Gallery Week 2026.
Africa-Related, Lagos
From bottle caps to monumental global artworks, the story behind the art is just as powerful as the work itself.
On March 8, 2026, Lagos hosted a screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui, a biographical documentary exploring the creative journey of one of Africa’s most celebrated artists. Directed by Oyiza Adaba and produced by Africa-Related over a ten-year period, the screening was held in collaboration with the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art as part of Lagos Gallery Week 2026.
The event took place at the museum’s premises within Pan-Atlantic University, drawing an audience of students, staff, and art enthusiasts.
Attendees were also invited to explore the history behind the work of El Anatsui. His early wood carvings, including the famous wooden trays that earned him the nickname "TV Man," are on permanent display at the YSMA in Lagos.
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Private Screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui for the Tom Adaba Grandchildren.
Abuja, Nigeria July 28, 2025. Private Screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui for the Tom Adaba Grandchildren. It was a great session full of intriguing and well thought-out questions from the young inquiring minds. Thank you for attending. Learn more elanatsuifilm.com. Follow @elanatsuifilm
Abuja, Nigeria July 28, 2025. Private Screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui for the Tom Adaba Grandchildren. It was a great session full of intriguing and well thought-out questions from the young inquiring minds. Thank you for attending. Learn more elanatsuifilm.com. Follow @elanatsuifilm
Metrópolis - DART 2024
DELA: The Making of El Anatsui
Directed by Oyiza Adaba
DELA: The Making of El Anatsui
Directed by Oyiza Adaba
Featured on RTVE Spain's Metropolis programme. (19.00-23.35). Other notable art films showcased at Dart Barcelona were, Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait, Jean Cocteau, and Renzo Marten's "The White Cube" etc.
https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/metropolis/dart-2024/16434542/
