Curator’s Project Unveils Anatomy of Perception II to Redefine Audience Experience of Contemporary Art

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Curator’s Project has unveiled The Anatomy of Perception II, an evolving sculpture exhibition designed to move audiences beyond simply viewing art to experiencing it through sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.

The exhibition features interpretations of the human body and its parts, exploring how people perceive themselves, one another and the world around them. Rather than remaining fixed, The Anatomy of Perception evolves with each iteration through new works, artists and environments while building on previous exhibitions.

For the second iteration, Nomaada Lagos was deliberately selected as the venue because its greenery, flowing water, open atmosphere and surrounding environment complement the exhibition’s sensory focus. The setting creates opportunities for audiences to engage with the five senses while allowing the environment to become part of the experience without overshadowing the artworks.

The approach reflects The Curator’s Project’s broader commitment to taking art beyond conventional gallery spaces. Founded by curator and entrepreneur Atinuke Akinyanbola, the institution seeks to introduce contemporary art into places where people live, gather, eat, converse and experience everyday life, making it more accessible and less intimidating.

For Akinyanbola, accessibility goes beyond reaching wider audiences; it is about creating opportunities for connection.

Her belief that “art is meant to be felt and experienced” places people at the centre of the curatorial process, encouraging audiences to encounter different perspectives, emotions, bodies and lived experiences.

Speaking during the unveiling, Akinyanbola said this philosophy extends into technology through Axora Virtual immersive technology company.

She said the platform enables previous exhibitions to be captured as immersive virtual experiences and reintroduced within subsequent physical exhibitions.

“At The Anatomy of Perception II, visitors can therefore experience the current exhibition while virtually revisiting earlier exhibitions by The Curator’s Project. The approach allows past and present exhibitions to exist in dialogue, transforming the archive from a record of previous events into part of the current experience.

“Through this integration of physical and digital experiences, The Curator’s Project seeks to preserve exhibitions beyond their physical lifespan while making its evolving curatorial history accessible across time and space,” she said.

She added that the Anatomy of Perception II invites audiences to look more closely, listen more carefully, taste, touch, feel and perceive differently.

“Through this approach, The Curator’s Project continues its commitment to “Humanizing Art” by bringing art closer to people and creating space for curiosity, empathy, connection and deeper understanding,” she concluded.