Modupeola Fadugba Togo, b. 1985

Overview

Modupeola Fadugba is a Nigerian multimedia artist whose practice spans painting, drawing, film and socially engaged installation. Her work explores cultural identity, social justice, game theory and the art world within the socio-political landscape of Nigeria and the wider global economy. Self-taught as an artist, Fadugba holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master’s in Education from Harvard University. Her exhibition Dreams from the Deep End (2018), presented at Gallery 1957, Accra, explores America’s racialized swimming history alongside themes of collaboration and resilience. The project was later developed into a documentary, which received a New York Emmy Award in 2022.

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Exhibitions

Biography

Selected solo exhibitions include The Chemistry of Water, RWS Gallery, London, UK (2026); Also What Are We Wearing?, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London, UK (2025); Of Movement, Materials and Methods, Gallery 1957, London, UK (2025); The Artist’s Algorithm: Why Nations Win, Alara Concept Store, Lagos, Nigeria (2021); and Dreams from the Deep End, Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana (2018).

Selected group exhibitions include RA Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy, London, UK (2026; 2025); Constellations Part 1: Figures on Earth and Beyond, Gallery 1957, London, UK (2024); Seen and Being Seen, Praise Shadows Art Gallery, Brookline, USA (2021); and Afriques Capitales, Gare Saint Sauveur, Lille, France (2017). Fadugba has participated in fairs including Art Dubai, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and ART X Lagos. Her work is held in collections including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Tiroche Collection and Sindika Dokolo Foundation.

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