Creating “Theatres of Living Memory” in Nigeria

Event time: 
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: 
Paul Rudolph Hall (RDH), Hastings Hall See map
180 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Event description: 

Join trailblazing architect Seun Oduwole, Co-founder/ Director of Living Object and Principal Architect at SI.SA, for a discussion on the curatorial and architectural vision behind the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. This landmark institution reclaims and reimagines Yoruba history and culture. Learn about the significance of this site in preserving cultural heritage in Nigeria.

Learn more about the speaker:

Seun Oduwole is a Co-Founder and Director of Living Objects in Lagos, Nigeria. He is an architect and designer with 20 years’ experience spanning three continents, delivering cultural, commercial, retail and interior design projects. He has been the prime mover behind the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. Seun lectures at the University of Lagos and Central St. Martins, London. He has been featured in the Architectural Digest, Arch Daily, Dezeen, Architecture of Sub-Saharan Africa and Made by Design, a Netflix documentary showcasing key creatives on the African continent.

Speaker/Performer: 
Seun Oduwole