The Gathered Tour

October 16 - 27, 2026

Presented by Golden Our in partnership with Design Week Lagos

Curated for those who believe that the stories we collect and places we travel shape the life that we are building.

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Golden Our

Intentional Living Through

Art, Design, and Culture.

Golden Our is a lifestyle advisory offering intimate access to Black diasporan art, design, and culture through thoughtfully curated experiences.

Every experience is designed to cultivate curiosity, conversation, and connection for those who believe that the stories we live and work with matter.

Through travel, cultural experiences, and collecting guidance, we help you become more intentional stewards of the stories you choose to live with, collect, and pass down.

Because every meaningful collection begins with perspective.

Hosted by Ogechi Harry

Hi, I’m Ogechi

I am a Nigerian-American attorney, advisor, collector, and the founder of Golden Our. I’ve spent over 15 years helping people and international corporations navigate important legal and strategic decisions. Along the way, I realized that discernment not only shapes good decisions but also shapes the stories that matter most.

Drawing from my experience at the intersection of law, art, design, and culture, I created Golden Our to help people live more intentionally by discovering the power of stories told through art, design, travel, and conversations across the Black diaspora.

I’d be honored to welcome to you to Lagos, one the world’s most dynamic culture-rich cities.

GOLDEN OUR AT A GLANCE

International Cities

3 50+

Guests & Collectors Hosted

30+

Artists, Designers & Cultural Leaders Engaged

20+

Galleries & Cultural Spaces

Why Gathered?

Private Access

Experience Design Week Lagos with private access made possible through relationships Golden Our has cultivated over years of working within the Black diasporan art and design community.

Thoughtful Curation

Every visit, conversation, and experience is selected with intention. Meet artists, gallerists, designers, and artisans, while discovering the cultural influences and the story behind their work.

A New Way of Seeing

The Gathered Tour is more than just a trip. It is the beginning of a lifelong relationship with a life well-storied: art, design, collecting, and community.

Ogechi Harry with Chief Nike Okundaye, Nike Art Gallery, Lagos

Ogechi Harry with Chief Nike Okundaye, Nike Art Gallery, Lagos Nigeria

Your Experience Will Include:

Ten thoughtfully curated days exploring the art, design, culture, cuisine, creativity and hospitality that define Lagos, one of Africa’s most creative capitals.

Design Week Lagos: Private access, curated programming, and exclusive experiences.
Private Gallery Visits: Meet with gallerists, artists, artisans, and collectors with acquisition guidance throughout.
Architecture & Cultural Heritage: Explore the cultural history, neighborhoods, spaces, and institutions shaping Lagos today.
Golden Glo Dinners: Exceptional dining paired with intimate conversations around art, design, and legacy.
Luxury Accommodations: Boutique hotels selected for exceptional design, comfort, and location.
Wellness & Restoration: Intentional time built into the itinerary to discover, pause, and recharge.

This is not a typical tour. Each stop has been intentionally selected to deepen your perspective.

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Design Week Lagos 2026 x
Chicago's own Norman Teague

The Gathered Tour Lagos is curated alongside Design Week Lagos, one of Africa’s leading celebrations of contemporary design, architecture, craft and culture.

This year’s theme Making a New Africa From Material to Market is led by Chicago’s own Norman Teague. As a member fo the 2026 Design Week Lagos curatorial team, Golden Our founder Ogechi Harry has helped shape this year’s programming and will bring guests a deeper connection to the conversations taking place throughout out the week.

Explore the full Gathered Tour Lagos Itinerary.