SAATCHI YATES SLAWN

November 26 – December 10, 11am-6pm

Following his successful debut solo exhibition at Saatchi Yates in London, Slawn will be presenting a new body of work in the Miami Design District in conjunction with Art Basel 2024. Olaolu Slawn was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He is recognised for intersecting street art with Abstract Expressionist styles. His work, rooted in both Yoruba heritage and contemporary societal themes, engages a wide-ranging audience, including ASAP Rocky, Tremaine Emory and Skepta. Addressing complex issues such as politics, race, and identity, Slawn’s artistic practice began in Lagos at Nigeria’s pioneering skate shop Wafflesncream. This experience led to his co-founding of the apparel group Motherlan. Slawn’s transition to painting occurred during the London lockdown in 2020. His first exhibition, at Truman Brewery in 2021, Revealed his approach of combining playful visuals with societal analysis. In 2022, he had his auction debut at Sotheby’s “Contemporary Curated” sale. Slawn also designed the statuette and set for the 2023 Brit Awards, becoming the youngest and first Nigerian-born artist to do so, followed by being selected to design the 2024 FA Cup Trophy.

Location: 70 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137

Dates: November 26 – December 10, 11am-6pm