Conjoined Rarities Exhibition at National Museum
Twin artists showcase exhibition featuring conjoined plantains, fused carrots, and thorn carvings for World Conjoined Twins Day awareness.
The National Museum in Lagos, in collaboration with L'Extinction Art, is presenting 'Conjoined Rarities,' an exhibition marking World Conjoined Twins Day (November 24). Created by twin artists and founders Kehinde and Taiwo Olapeju, known as the Olapeju Twins, this exhibition features unique artistic installations including conjoined plantains, fused carrots, and joined thorn carvings. The centerpiece is a conceptual installation of the twin sisters merging their heads, symbolizing the physical and emotional realities of conjoined twins. The exhibition aims to create a platform for medical treatment awareness and support for children with disabilities, following the UN General Assembly's establishment of November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day. The artists have created these artworks to illustrate conjoined twins and identify physically with twins born with disabilities, promoting increased healthcare awareness. The exhibition will be displayed in galleries across Nigeria and internationally. Collectors can acquire the conjoined plantains, fused carrots, and joined thorn carvings, with exclusive print versions also available. The original merged head installation by the twin sisters is not for sale, deemed priceless as the core conceptual artwork. This is the second observance of World Conjoined Twins Day, and the exhibition serves as a global call for greater support and compassion for children with disabilities.