Nigerian photographer Okeugo unveils 'Where Light Learns Our Faces' in London

Fine art photographer Mavic Chijioke Okeugo is presenting a solo photography exhibition, 'Where Light Learns Our Faces', which opens on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at The African Centre in London. The invitation-only private view starts at 2:00 PM on Sunday, followed by the public opening. The exhibition is a meditative series investigating identity, presence, and the subtle relationship between light and the human face. Through carefully constructed portraits, Okeugo explores how illumination shapes perception, revealing emotional nuance and vulnerability. The work centers Black subjects with attentiveness, resisting extractive modes of looking and inviting reflection on how faces carry memory and history. This marks an important moment in Okeugo's practice, presenting a cohesive collection that encourages viewers to slow down and approach portraiture as an exchange rooted in presence. For Nigerians in London or planning a visit, this offers a cultural event that connects diaspora identity with contemporary art. Will you attend to experience this reflective approach to photography, or seek other cultural events this January?

SOURCE: https://guardian.ng/art/okeugo-unveils-where-light-learns-our-faces-at-the-african-centre/