For our third edition of NBA meets Art, we are working with the uber-talented pop artist, graphic designer, and illustrator from Kaduna, Nigeria. ✨✨✨
Prepare to be amazed by William Chechet! The artist known for his vibrant Afro-futurism and pop art, where he re-imagines Nigerian icons and culture like never before. Get ready for a stunning fusion of history, art, and basketball! 🎨🏀
See you at Art X, and don’t forget to share your favorite NBA moment with us!
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HAPPY.
For me, happiness isn’t a fixed state—it’s layered, like this work. It lives in fragments: in memory, in identity, in the quiet tension between past and present.
In this piece, joy exists alongside weight—the bold colors hold history, the patterns carry culture, and the faces reflect both softness and resilience. As an artist, happiness is not just celebration; it’s the freedom to tell these stories fully, without dilution.
To be happy is to create honestly. To hold complexity and still choose beauty.
Honored to be part of this group exhibition. @o.da_art
HAPPY - Williams Chechet
Title: My Dreamland
Medium: Archival Giclee Print on Etching Rag 310gsm Fine-Art Paper.
Edition of 5. (Edition 3)
Size: 31.5 x 31.5 inches
Year: 2020
Inspired by his upbringing in Northern Nigeria, Williams Chechet expresses his culture through his work: digital collages, emphasising boldness in colour, print and meaning. A medley of influences, from people, celebrations and memories, are integrated in Chechet’s pieces, to present a vision of happiness that remains grounded in culture and personhood, and yet, soars boldly with jubilant pride.
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Opening: Saturday, April 4th 2026 | 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Address: 10 Sir Samuel Manuwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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