
Office Police Precint Lagos Nigeria, 2002
2002
Edgar Cleijne's photograph documents the interior of a police precinct in Lagos, capturing the everyday institutional spaces and working conditions within Nigeria's law enforcement system. The work is characteristic of Cleijne's documentary approach to photographing African urban environments, presenting an unembellished view of bureaucratic and civic infrastructure. By treating this functional government office as a subject worthy of artistic attention, Cleijne elevates the mundane architectural and social realities of contemporary Lagos to the status of fine art photography.
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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, London
March 4, 2025
Lot 22
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