The Macallan and Alexis Galleries Unite to Champion Modern African Artistry

The Macallan, world-renowned single-malt Scotch whisky, has continued to reinforce its commitment to craftsmanship, creativity and sustainability with its partnership with the Alexis Galleries for the Recycling Matter II exhibition.

Hosted at Alexis Galleries in Lagos, the exhibition, which started off with a private viewing on February 7th, 2026, featured artists, collectors, cultural enthusiasts, the media and relevant stakeholders for an inspiring celebration of art that reimagines waste, sustainability, and contemporary African expression.

The exhibition presented new works developed during the recently concluded residency by four contemporary Nigerian artists, Konboye Ebipade Eugene, Seye Morakinyo, Aliya Diseotu Victor, and Ibrahim Afegbua, whose practices are rooted in reclaiming discarded materials and reimagining their value. Through sculpture, assemblage, and mixed media, the artists transformed rubber, scrap metal, fabric remnants, footwear, binding wires, and paper into expressive works that reflect Nigeria’s patterns of consumption, survival, and reinvention.

The partnership remains a synergistic alignment of two entities dedicated to excellence and the promotion of inspired creation. Just as The Macallan’s exceptional whiskies are born from a meticulous process of selection and refinement, Alexis Galleries champions artists who demonstrate innovative techniques and profound narrative depth in their work.

The Macallan, renowned for its dedication to artistry, craftsmanship, and sustainability, reinforced its role as a patron of creative excellence through this collaboration. Hammed Adebiyi, Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, explained the significance of the partnership: “Our partnership with Alexis Galleries aligns perfectly with The Macallan’s commitment to supporting creative communities and celebrating exceptional craftsmanship. Recycling Matters II embodies innovation, sustainability, and cultural pride values that are integral to our brand.”

The Recycling Matters II exhibition, curated by Uche Obasi, is a powerful social intervention exploring themes of waste, utility, and extended meaning within contemporary Nigerian society. It features new works by four recent residency participants, Konboye Ebipade Eugene, Seye Morakinyo, Aliya Diseotu Victor, and Ibrahim Afegbua, whose interdisciplinary practices transform discarded materials like rubber, scrap metal, fabric, and binding wires into compelling sculptures and mixed-media narratives.

“We are glad to have partnered with The Macallan for a second time for this Recycling Matter II Exhibition,” said Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis, the CEO of Alexis Galleries. “Recycling Matters II invites viewers to reconsider waste as a resource for creative renewal and to reflect on the role of art in fostering environmental awareness and responsible material culture in Nigeria.”

The Recycling Matter II exhibition runs from now till 21st February, 2026, from 10 am – 6 PM at the Alexis Galleries, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Through the transformation of overlooked materials into compelling visual narratives, the exhibition invites audiences to reflect on environmental responsibility and the role of art in shaping a more sustainable material culture in Nigeria.