CONTACT & ADVISORY

At Aguwazi, we bring art & STORYTELLING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ANY CULTURAL CONVERSATION. We work with cultural institutions, PRIVATE collectors and galleries interested in investing in artists.

We extend beyond that, working with nonprofits in humanizing their narrative through extensive research and public relations that fit their goals. WE ADVISE ON PURCHASE AND CONNECT CLIENTS WITH ARTISTS.

Aguwazi prides itself in work that is in conversation with culture, STORYTELLING AND COMMUNITY. humanizing stories and art that meets at the intersection of intention and impact THAT MOVES CULTURE FORWARD.

  • Working with galleries, Ijeoma Umebinyuo leads with the intent to find artists, organize, and present a cohesive display of works.

    Find media on her solo exhibition held in Lagos, Nigeria here, here, here and here.

  • We work directly with organizations, art galleries, and private collectors to acquire culturally significant works by indigenous artists. Alongside acquisitions, we provide narrative consulting for nonprofits, helping institutions articulate purpose and impact while centering art with care, integrity and cultural responsibility. Humanizing stories is critical to who we are and what we do.

  • We work closely with private collectors to source works by emerging artists, with a particular focus on artists and galleries based in Nigeria and Ghana. Whether you are a first-time collector or an established patron, our approach is not only personal, but research driven. We prioritize acquisitions that are not only of lasting value, but that also expand and challenge traditional collecting bringing forward to the forefront diverse, rigorous, and culturally significant works for the present and the future.