…Rooted in the traditions of Gbari pottery, she developed a distinctive visual language that brought together indigenous knowledge, technical experimentation and new ideas, taking the vessel beyond its original purpose and into the realm of contemporary art. Her work reminds us that inheritance is about knowing what to carry forward, what to reimagine, and what new possibilities can emerge when we make something our own. At Zenith Bank, we believe in the power of investing in creativity, preserving cultural heritage and supporting the talent and ideas that shape our collective future. Through our sponsorship of ART X Lagos 2026, we celebrate Ladi Kwali’s extraordinary legacy and look to the legacy of a woman who showed us how tradition can become a starting point for transformation. “Ladi Kwali – Beyond the Vessel”, curated by Dr. Jareh Das, brings this legacy into focus. “Ladi Kwali – Beyond the Vessel”, curated by Dr. Jareh Das, brings this legacy into focus, exploring how tradition can become a starting point for transformation. Discover her story at ART X Lagos 2026, proudly sponsored by Zenith Bank (@zenithbankplc). Image Credits: Adegbola Gallery Mr Olajide Bello The Osahon Okunbo Foundation VFD Group Art Collection Legacy Arts Foundation Collection of Emer Heuston (Dublin/London), managed by Orla Houston-Jibo Paul Mellon Centre for the Study of British Art Ford Foundation Gallery, New York. Photo: Sebastian Bach. Courtesy Ford Foundation Gallery York Museums Trust The Enduring Legacy of Ladi Kwali (2024) excerpts. Courtesy of Jareh Das. Photography: Andrew Esiebo.