A person dressed in black with yellow striped tape wrapped around their body, face covered, standing with arms crossed indoor with windows in the background.

Lianna

A person dressed in a green, leafy patterned outfit with fabric styled like a headdress and a collar, with large earrings and a black face.
A person wrapped in bandages floating in water with waves rippling around.

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  • Blurred image of various denominations of U.S. dollar bills laid out on a wooden surface.

    LATEST EVENT

    CHARCOAL WORKSHOP WITH AKINTOMIDE ALUKO

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  • A mirror reflecting a person taking a photo, with a red wall and a wooden floor in the background. The photo appears blurred with motion.

    UPCOMING EVENT

    FAMILY MEETING II

  • A close-up view of various colored camera lenses grouped together.

    UPCOMING EVENT

    WORKSHOP

Abstract portrait of a woman with dark skin, short curly hair, pink lips, and white eyes, surrounded by textured brushstrokes and earthy tones.
Close-up of vintage cream-colored high heels with large bows on the front, worn by someone standing on a smooth surface, with a dark background.

“Alone, i can talk, but together, we can speak.” - Chinua Achebe

People throwing paper planes into the air from a hole in the ground, viewed from below in black and white.
Person in a white embroidered dress is holding a blue theatrical mask with a large hole for the mouth in front of their face, masking their identity.
Painting of a young boy with dark skin and short hair, standing on a beach, holding a leash to a sitting black dog. The boy is shirtless, wearing gray shorts, and has beads on his wrist. The background features a turquoise sky, a small house with a palm tree, and two figures surfing or walking on the water.
A colorful painting of a woman sitting with her knees drawn up and holding a flower. She is wearing a red polka-dot shawl, a green shirt, and a white skirt. The background is textured blue.
Abstract artwork of two foam tennis balls with multicolored, shadowed, and gradient patterns on a wooden surface, with white powder or dust splattered around them.
A stylized digital painting of a person wearing sunglasses and a white bucket hat, sitting on a beach with red umbrellas, blue sky, clouds, and ocean in the background.

about us

Lianna Foundation is a space for learning, making, and imagining.

Rooted in West Africa and open to the world, we support artists across disciplines through education, experimentation, and care. Our gallery creates room for expression and visibility. Together, we are building a creative ecosystem where ideas can grow.

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Three individuals stand together in a space-like environment with a galaxy backdrop and floating orbs. The person in the middle has an arm around the other two, all wearing colorful, casual clothing.

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A humanoid figure with black skin, purple hair, and black clothing crouches in a field of pink flowers outside a house with a porch and green walls. There are blue butterflies and birds around, and hanging lanterns and a flower on the house's front door.
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