(FILES) A photo illustration taken in Beijing on March 11, 2025 shows a mobile phone displaying an introduction screen for the AI assistant tool Manus, released by Chinese startup Butterfly Effect. China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the country's top economic planning body said on April 27, 2026, following media reports last month that Beijing had restricted two co-founders from leaving the country. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
The creative collective behind The City Beneath has launched initiatives to reshape Nigeria’s art industry through immersive exhibitions blending performance, digital innovation, and cultural narratives.
Showcased at the National Museum of Unity, the initiative aims to redefine audience interaction with art and cultural heritage by departing from conventional exhibition models. By integrating sculpture, painting, sound, theatre, and augmented reality, the group hopes to transform museums and public art spaces into immersive settings where visitors become active participants in storytelling and cultural expression.
Speaking on the project, organisers said the goal is to challenge long-standing perceptions of museums as quiet spaces where artefacts remain disconnected from the communities and spiritual histories they represent.
