Nigerian artist and Gucci collaborator Samson Bakare is holding his first solo exhibition at the Dorothy Circus Gallery. Bakare describes his artworks as “time machines” that travel back to imagine African society as it would be had it not faced the injustices of colonialism. His work celebrates Black life and Pan-Africanism, depicting vibrant scenes of Black characters in powerful and regal positions. With influences that include the artists Kehinde Wiley and Peju Alatise and range from Coptic art to Victorian paintings, Bakare’s pieces are captivating and unique, offering a challenge to the narratives most prevalent in Western art.