WHERE EDEN WAS LAST SEEN | exhibition

Samuel Semako Vittu (b. 1991, Nigeria) solo exhibition presents a series of anthropomorphic paintings in which human and animal forms intertwine. Through these hybrid figures, the artist explores the theme of forced migration caused by climate change—displacement resulting from environmental collapse, food insecurity, and rising floods.

These works evoke more than just the loss of a home—they speak to the erosion of memory, tradition, and cultural identity. Where Eden Was Last Seen is a reflection on fragile landscapes—both physical and emotional—and the quiet disappearance of a once-familiar world.

Samuel Semako Vittu is one of the winners of the 2025 Tumo Gallery Open Call for exhibitions.

Exhibition dates: 17 July 2025 – 17 August 2025
Opening: July 17 at 6 PM

Venue: TUMO Gallery, Užupio St. 28, Vilnius
Opening hours:
Thu–Fri: 13:00 – 19:00
Sat–Sun: 12:00 – 18:00

Admission is free.

Exhibition sponsors:
UAB Serenus
UAB Open 24

Samuel Semako Vittu | In Conversation with the Artist | Interview

“Where Eden Was Last Seen”: A Poetic Reflection on Displacement in a Solo Exhibition by Nigerian Painter Samuel Semako Vittu