Nigerian Art Exhibition & Exclusive Auction
Nigeria NOW!Nigerian Art Exhibition & Exclusive Auction
Celebrating Nigerian creativity, culture and the value of investment
As part of Nigeria NOW! 2026, a special art exhibition will bring together contemporary Nigerian artists whose work explores identity, culture, sustainability and the country’s future.
The exhibition will feature an exclusive auction of The Last Mile (2026), a mixed-media sculpture by Abuja-based artist Abdulsalam Abdul Adabara.
The Headline Auction: The Last Mile
Artist: Abdulsalam Abdul Adabara
Artwork: The Last Mile (2026)
Medium: Mixed Media – Recycled Materials
Starting Bid: ₦4,500,000
About the Artwork
The Last Mile explores the relationship between Nigeria’s natural resources, infrastructure ambitions and the challenge of ensuring economic value reaches its people.
The sculpture depicts a small carrier transporting an oversized block of gold across a rocky landscape. Made from discarded, lightweight materials that appear heavy and valuable, the artwork challenges our understanding of wealth, responsibility and progress.
For investors and industry leaders attending Nigeria NOW!, the piece poses a particularly relevant question: We have the resources, we have the infrastructure plans, but who will carry the value that last mile to the people?
Meet the Artist
Abdulsalam Abdul Adabara is a contemporary paper sculptor based in Abuja, Nigeria. His practice transforms discarded materials, including nylon, cellophane and paper, into sculptures that explore consumerism, identity and the meaning of value.
Known for his Headless Shopper series, Adabara challenges perceptions of status and wealth, creating artworks that are physically light but carry significant social commentary.
Instagram: @paperfacesculptor
Register Your Interest In Bidding
The artwork will be offered at an exclusive auction during Nigeria NOW! 2026, with bidding starting at ₦4,500,000.
The winning bid will be shared between the artist and a designated NGO, supporting Nigerian creativity and a charitable cause.
Discover the Wider Exhibition – 19 November 2026 | Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
Alongside the headline auction, Nigeria NOW! will showcase works by other contemporary Nigerian artists exploring national identity, sustainability, heritage and the country’s aspirations.
Other Exhibiting Artists:
Nigerian sculptor, poet and spiritual philosopher exploring consciousness, cultural identity and human existence through wood and fibreglass sculptures. His works include Petals of the Moon and Before the Labels, examining suffering, identity and Nigeria’s cultural evolution.
Abuja-based contemporary mixed-media artist whose work explores identity, resilience and Nigeria’s potential. Her works include The Nigerian Dream, envisioning a country where infrastructure and opportunity encourage people to build their futures at home, and What Lies Beneath Our Feet, inspired by Nigeria’s mineral wealth.
Nigerian textile collage artist who transforms discarded Ankara fabrics into expressive artworks celebrating cultural identity, sustainability and the resilience of African women. His Pillars of Strength series highlights dignity, heritage and the often unseen contributions of women.
Zainab Muhammad Magaji is a medical doctor with a passion for ophthalmology, a devoted wife and mother, and a visual artist based in Abuja.
Though her path led her first into medicine, her childhood love for art never left. Today she lives at the intersection of both; healing in the clinic, and healing hearts through art.
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