Tony Agbapuonwu is a curator and strategy consultant. He is the founder of Art Bridge
Project, a community-based visual organization working at the intersection of artistic
exchange, creative knowledge production, and curated projects with a mandate to
educate artists and stretch the breadth of their practice. His curatorial practice focuses
on the human psyche and the fluidity of identity, gender, and diversity as a pathway to
catharsis and social change. For over 7 years, Tony has immersed himself in the
Nigerian cultural landscape and worked at global art institutions such as ART X Lagos
and Art Twenty One to present art fairs, exhibitions, workshops, live music sessions
and dynamic creative projects. He currently serves as the Residency and Onsite
Program Manager at Kòb.m.j.´ Artist Residency in Ibadan which contributes to his
passion for advancing diverse artistic practices, strengthening locally led cultural
spaces in Nigeria and overseeing grantmaking initiatives in global contexts.