The Hourglass Art Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria

The hourglass is a metaphor for enduring art. Like the hourglass the best art is an indicator of a specific time, yet is eternal. The Hourglass Gallery was set up in 1997 and represents the artists we believe are creating hourglass quality works in Nigeria.

The Gallery is situated at 5 Biaduo Street, S.W. Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

Our Mission is to promote the appreciation and acceptance of Nigerian art in Nigeria and abroad by working with both established and growing artists to create and market distinctive works of art.

At inception we had to make a choice about the sort of gallery we would become. We decided to look beyond art as esthetics. To deal with clients who wanted meaningful works of art, artworks that would go beyond adorning their walls; artworks that would make statements about our times, cultures and our lives. We wanted to carry works that would stand the test of time and provide our customers with long term financial, cultural and esthetic benefits.

We carry the art of a wide variety of artists in Nigeria and Ghana, including Abayomi Barber, Ben Enwonwu, Ablade Glover, Kolade Oshinowo, Ben Osawe, Ben Osaghae, Duke Asidere, Kofi Agorsor, Wiz Kudowor, Sam Ovraiti and Bruce Onobrakpeya

Dozie Igweze

The Hourglass Art Gallery, Lagos