Artist Talk
Joseph Ijoyemi in conversation with curator, Lison Sabrina Musset
Join artist Joseph Ijoyemi at the Brickwork Space for a talk on their commissioned piece for DX 2025, joined by Curator Lison Sabrina Musset.
About Joseph Ijoyemi
Joseph Ijoyemi is a Swedish-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist based in London, whose work delves into themes of cultural heritage, migration, identity, and social experience. A 2023 graduate of MA Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, Joseph has received notable recognition, including the Helen Scott Lidgett Award, the QEST Emerging Maker Award, and the Arts Council England’s Develop Your Creative Practice grant. His work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions like New Contemporaries 2023, and he was shortlisted for the Evening Standard Art Prize.
Joseph’s practice integrates archives as a foundation to reimagine stories from fresh perspectives, with a focus on reclaiming African history and challenging colonial legacies. His installation Sovereign Strength and Ancestral Thrones at the Royal Museums Greenwich is a key example of this approach.
Beyond gallery settings, Joseph’s work includes community-based projects, such as the Believe and Achieve mural for Peabody in Thamesmead, fostering local pride and empowerment. His collaborations with artists, researchers, and brands, including his work with Offspring and Jordan for the launch of the Air Jordan 1 High, highlight his interdisciplinary approach to art.
As a co-founder of The Collective Makers, Joseph supports young creatives, helping them find their voice. As a mentor and associate lecturer, Joseph supports emerging artists, offering guidance on developing their practice. His ongoing projects continue to explore identity, cultural memory, and social justice, blending contemporary art with traditional techniques to engage and challenge audiences globally.
Recent group exhibitions include the early Career Programme ‘Groundwork’ supported by ACME at Kupfer (2024) and Winter Sculpture Park, No. 32. (2025)
About Lison Sabrina Musset
Lison Sabrina Musset is a French-Brazilian artist, curator, and educator, and the co-founder of The Collective Makers (TCM).
She brings extensive experience in advising and supporting artists as they develop their creative practices. Lison has participated in mentoring programmes at Somerset House and British Council
In 2023, she was named on the Evening Standard’s Art Power Players List. She currently teaches part-time on the MA Public and Performative Practices course at London Metropolitan University, where she guides creatives on how to build and sustain long-term artistic careers. She is also a board member of the Atlantic World’s Gallery at The National Maritime Museum
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