vigilism juxtaposes images of privileged + marginalized nigerian sites

nigerian-born and brooklyn-based artist and designer olalekan jeyifous / vigilism applies various computer softwares in his pieces. in ‘shanty megastructures’ he juxtaposes images of privileged sites and much coveted real-estate throughout lagos, in nigeria with a colossal of vertical settlements that represent the marginalized and impoverished communities. 

idumota roadway | all images courtesy of olalekan jeyifous / vigilism

‘shanty megastructures’ is a conversation about how slums are frequently viewed as unsightly eyesores to be bulldozed, leaving their inhabitants completely displaced. this is a standard practice that has occurred from chicago to rio de janeiro, lagos, and all around the world. we this project, vigilism aims to give prominence and visibility to the dispossessed through a somewhat dystopian vision that speaks to the fact that these communities often suffer from lack of appropriate sanitation, electricity, medical services, and modern communications. these images were shown at the 2015 shenzhen biennale of architecture and urbanism as part of the maker maker exhibit.

falomo roundabout

lagos bird’s eye

makoko canal

makoko night

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom