The Coalesce Exhibition: Where Art Meets Fashion in Sustainable Symphony

This September in Lagos, creativity takes centre stage as The Coalesce Exhibition brings together two visionary forces—artist Anderson Edewor and fashion brand Hue by Idera—for a collaborative showcase that blurs the lines between art, design, fashion, and community.

Far more than a traditional exhibition, Coalesce positions itself as a space for dialogue and transformation. At its heart is a simple but powerful idea: creativity can be a tool for reimagining the future. Through bold expression, upcycling, sustainability, and fearless storytelling, the exhibition invites audiences to explore how African design continues to evolve and shape cultural conversations worldwide.

Art Meets Fashion, Consciousness Meets Community

The installations on display highlight both aesthetic innovation and environmental consciousness. Discarded materials are reborn as striking new designs, while traditional techniques are reimagined for contemporary expression. Each piece becomes a story of transformation, underscoring how art and fashion can merge to inspire community building.

Reflecting on the collaboration, Anderson Edewor emphasizes its collective spirit:

“This exhibition proves that the most powerful creativity emerges when we work together. Every piece here represents not just individual vision, but collective possibility—art and fashion becoming tools for community building.”

He adds:

“We’re not just displaying work; we’re creating a movement. When creativity meets consciousness, when design embraces sustainability, we unlock new ways of seeing, making, and being together.”

For designer Idera, whose brand Hue by Idera thrives on duality and transformation, Coalesce resonates deeply.

“Hue by Idera is a force of duality—the spirit is deeply personal, yet it universally resonates, singularly yet part of the collective whole.”

She describes the brand’s philosophy as a celebration of contradictions:

“It reflects the brilliance of the human spirit: the ability to exist in contradiction. One day, it’s minimal, structured silhouettes; the next, it’s loud, chaotic beauty born from raw emotion. That’s the power of becoming—celebrating duality, diversity, and infinite possibilities through bold colours.”

Beyond the Showcase: Conversations That Matter

The Coalesce Exhibition isn’t confined to visual displays alone. Throughout September, it will host a series of panel discussions that explore pressing themes in the creative industries: the power of collaboration, the intersection of fashion and art in Africa, sustainable design through upcycling, and the role of community in shaping culture.

These conversations aim to illuminate how African creatives are building new models for conscious design and cultural engagement—placing Lagos firmly at the heart of Africa’s creative narrative.

A Blueprint for Cultural Change

Ultimately, The Coalesce Exhibition represents more than artistic achievement. It’s a living blueprint for how creativity, consciousness, and community can converge to inspire meaningful cultural change.

The Coalesce Exhibition runs throughout September 2025 at Federal Palace, The Nahous, Lagos, Nigeria.