2024

November

Sharon Walters in conversation with Péjú Oshin
The National Portrait Gallery, London, UK
Role: chair
Overview: To celebrate the Gallery’s acquisition of her portrait of community campaigners, Eric and Jessica Elleisse Huntley (née Carroll), artist Sharon Walters will be in conversation with curator Péjú Oshin at the Gallery.

October

Building your Art Collection
Simmons & Simmons London, UK
Role: keynote + panellist
Overview: Péjú Oshin delivered a practical guide to building your art collection to the staff of Simmons & Simmons law firm.

Celebrating Success: Women in Music & Creative Industries
Google, London, UK
Role: panellist
Overview: Péjú Oshin, Olivia Hobbs and Sheniece Charway share insights into their creative careers in celebration of Day of the Girl in collaboration with War Child.

Reclaiming Narratives
Liberty, London, UK
Role: panellist
Overview: Péjú Oshin, Sharon Walters, Xavier Leopold and Feyi Badejo in conversation about the importance of Black art.

September

Péjú Oshin in conversation with Rachel Jones, Kudi and Olu Ogunnaike
Serpentine Pavillion, London, UK
Role: chair

Zak Ové in conversation with Péjú Oshin
Association for Art History, London, UK
Role: chair
Please join us for a free talk and glass of wine with the artist Zak Ové in conversation with Péjú Oshin, British-Nigerian curator, writer and lecturer based in London.

Zak Ové is a British-Trinidadian artist whose work draws from the African diaspora, emphasising masking and masquerade as symbols of self-emancipation. His notable large-scale public artworks include ‘The Mothership Connection,’ showcased at Frieze 2023.

FT Weekend Festival
Kenwood House, London, UK
Role: chair
Overview: As part of this year’s FT Weekend Festival in London, architect and designer Jayden Ali joins Gagosian associate director Péjú Oshin to discuss architecture and the commitment to purpose that is embodied in the spirit of his London-based studio JA Projects, as well as the role of collaboration in innovation, in a session titled “Crafting Connections: Where Art Meets Architecture.”

August

Working Arts Club presents: Class Talk
Christie's, London, UK
Role: Chair
Overview: A discussion on class dynamics in the art world.

May

Oliver Enwonwu and Péjú Oshin in Conversation
The Mall Galleries, London, UK
Role: Speaker
Overview: Exploring contemporary African art and cultural narratives.

April

Entangled Threads: Revisiting the Clothes, Cloth & Culture Group
Iniva, London, UK
Role: Panelist
Overview: Examining the intersection of textiles, culture, and identity.

Mapping Afropolitan Imaginaries 2
The Africa Centre, London, UK
Role: Speaker + presenter
Overview: Discussing the evolving concept of Afropolitan identity in art and culture.

February

Together We Thrive: Culture& x Sotheby’s Institute of Art - Diversity in the Art World
Cromwell Place, London, UK
Role: Moderator
Overview: Discussing the importance of diversity in the art world and supporting this as early as possible through education.

2023

December

ISLAND TO ISLAND: Exhibiting Oceans in the UK Today
Sainsbury Research Centre, Northampton, UK
Role: Panelist + presenter
Overview: Exploring maritime themes in contemporary art exhibitions.

October

CONNECTIONS: BLACK CULTURE & CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Somerset House, London, UK
Role: Moderator/Chair
Overview: What are the connections between Black British culture and Black artistic expression? Where are the wells of creativity, that inspire and influence Black artists and creative? Join us for a discussion that delves into the interdisciplinary inspirations and cultural influences of Black British artists.

Artists: Jennie Baptiste and Lakwena Maciver

Cheltenham Literature Festival
Cheltenham, UK
Role: chair
Overview: In conversation with Charlene Prempeh about her newly launched book ‘Now You See Us: 100 years of design’.

Byredo - Bal D'Afrique Dinner
London, UK
Role: Co-host
Overview: Curating a cultural experience blending art and fragrance.

September

Black Cultural Archives - BCA Pathways
London, UK
Role: Guest Speaker
Overview: Discussing career pathways in cultural institutions for Black professionals.

August

Black Girl Festival
Somerset House, London, UK
Role: Panelist
Overview: Celebrating and empowering Black women in creative industries.

April

Sotheby's School of Art: From Vernissage to Delivery
London, UK
Role: Lecturer
Overview: Insights into the curatorial process from conception to exhibition.

Black Curatorial Labs: Lab Lecture
Gagosian, London, UK
Role: Lecturer
Overview: Sharing expertise on curatorial practices and diversity in art institutions.

March

Talk Art
Worldwide
Role: Guest
Overview: Discussing contemporary art trends and curatorial practices.

Shade Shorts on Curation
Worldwide
Role: Guest Speaker
Overview: Exploring the nuances of curation in contemporary art.

February

More Big Women conference
First site gallery, Essex, UK
Role: Panellist
Overview: Association of Women In The Arts - Standing on Big Women’s Shoulders - Based Loosely on that old parlour game of consequences, three female leaders at different stages in their careers will discuss inspiration, mentorship and intergenerational leadership.

Panel includes: Péjú Oshin - Associate Director Gagosian, Sepake Angiama - Artistic Director INIVA and Jenni Lomax OBE - Writer and Curator

2022

July

Artist Voices: In Conversation with Enam Gbewonyo, Péjú Oshin and Nadia Thondrayen
God’s House Tow­er, Town Quay Road, Southamp­ton, SO14 2NY
Role: Moderator
Overview: Dialogue with Enam Gbewonyo and Nadia Thondrayen on artistic practices.

June

In Conversation with Maria Balshaw
Tate Modern, London, UK
Role: Speaker
Overview: Discussing the future of museums and cultural institutions.

Sharon Walters in Conversation
Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, UK
Role: Moderator
Overview: Exploring themes of identity and representation in Walter's work.

February

Sharon Walters in Conversation
Soho House Greek Street, London, UK
Role: Moderator
Overview: Intimate discussion on art, identity, and creative processes.

January

Symposium: Deconstruction of Being
University of Manitoba, Canada (Online)
Role: Speaker
Overview: Examining identity and existence through an artistic lens.

2021

November

The Shifting Landscape of Curation and Engagement
Museums Association Conference, Location TBA
Role: Speaker
Overview: Discussing evolving curatorial practices and audience engagement strategies.

October

20/20 - In Conversation with The Artfully Podcast
The Other Art Fair, Old Truman Brewery, London, UK
Role: Guest Speaker
Overview: Visual Arts: Perception vs Reality.

June

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Public Programme
Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden (Online)
Role: Speaker
Overview: Talk with the youth advisory board about Yiadom-Boakye's work.

An Invitation to the Liminal
Chelsea College of Arts, MA Curating and Collections, London, UK (Online)
Role: Lecturer
Overview: Exploring the concept of liminality in art and curation.

April

Studio LIVE: Péjú Oshin In Conversation with Legacy Russell
Studio Museum Harlem, New York, USA (Online)
Overview: Legacy Russell discusses contemporary art and curatorial practices with Péjú Oshin as well as her new book Between Words and Space.

March

Leadership, Governance, and Curatorial Practice
British Council Mexico x Clore Leadership (Online)
Role: Speaker
Overview: Exploring leadership in cultural institutions and curatorial practices.

February

Multiplicity within Curatorial Practice
British Art Network - Emerging Curators Group, UK (Online)
Role: Panelist
Overview: Discussing diverse approaches to curation.

January

Stillness Performance (2020) in Reflection
Tate, London, UK (Online)
Role: Moderator
Overview: In conversation with artists Liz Gre & Enam Gbewonyo for Critical Pedagogies short course.

2020

October

[Re]Framing the Black Aesthetic
The Koppel Exchange, London, UK
Role: Panel Moderator
Overview: Discussion with panelists Asiko and Chibundu Onuzo.

Curating Culture
Arts Emergency, UK (Online)
Role: Speaker
Overview: Insights into curating cultural experiences.

September

A Black Life Matters
United Nations General Assembly, London, UK
Role: On a panel with the artist Asiko and presenter Matt Barbet
Overview: In conversation with visual artist Asiko about his recent body of work.

2019

December

Black Talk, Back Talk: Capacities of Criticism
Prizm Art Fair, Miami, USA
Role: Panel Moderator
Overview: Discussion with Halima Taha, Shantay Robinson & Jessica Lynn.

September

My Journey
NTS x Netflix Top Boy Academy, London, UK
Role: Speaker
Overview: Two sessions - conversations with Costume Designers and Producer Charles Steel.

Black Curators: Made Visible x Our Design
London, UK
Role: Panelist
Overview: Discussion with Lisa Anderson and Aliyah Hassinah.

July

Tate Intensive Programme
Tate Modern, London, UK
Role: Speaker/Contributor
Overview: Contributing to Tate's professional development programme.

2018

May

Freelancing in the Now
University of the Arts London, UK
Role: Speaker
Overview: Part of the How to Freelance series.

2017

December

The Past Is Now Opening
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, UK
Role: Panelist
Overview: Discussion with Dr Morgan Dalphinis, co-curator Sumaya Kassim and Malia Bouattia.

November

But We Are Still Here: In Conversation with Heather Agyepong
Tate Exchange, Tate Modern, London, UK
Role: Moderator
Overview: Exploring themes in Agyepong's work.

July

Multiplicity: Designing Your Own Career through Portfolio Working
Chelsea College of Art, London, UK
Role: Presenter and Panelist
Overview: How to build a portfolio career in the arts.

March

Challenging Perceptions
Preston Manor School, London, UK
Role: Speaker
Overview: Presentation for International Women's Day.

Ready or Not Here I Come
Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK
Role: Presenter and Panelist
Overview: Creatives of Colour in the Industry event for Shades of Noir.

Taking Control of Your Career
Museums Association Moving on Up Conference, Edinburgh, UK
Role: Keynote Speaker
Overview: Empowering professionals in the museum sector.