Visual Arts
2 Jun
Yesterday, Nostalgia, an exhibition curated by Mufu Onifade, opened to the general public at National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. The exhibition
17 Apr
There seems to be a glimpse of hope, excitement and elation amongt artists and art enthusiasts in Abuja, as the art and craft village located in Wuse has returned with a vibrant presence, signalling a renewed interest in the local art scene
24 Mar
Despite economic challenge faced by Nigeria, demand for the country’s art continues to boom. Nigerian art continues to gain global attention and command staggering fees on the domestic and international markets.
24 Mar
With a background rooted in Benin bronze ancestry, sculptor Kelly Omodamwen, brings to the fore a synergy with spark plugs and an artistic rendition in exhibition of the importance of history through his contemporary style
24 Mar
Gbolahan Ayoola, who is celebrated for his exploration of the African feminine archetype in his renowned series, Blue Woman, is set to showcase his debut limited-edition, original print release
25 Feb
A groundbreaking textile pavilion unfolded at the 4th Lagos Biennial by four artists from around the world with designer Adebola Badmus, the Founder and Creative Director of DSA LAGOS.
25 Feb
Application is now open for the 2024 edition of the largest and longest-running yearly art festival in Nigeria, Life In My City Arts Festival (LIMCAF). LIMCAF commenced in 2007 to encourage artistic creativity through empowering ...
25 Feb
For the founder/Chair, Zero Privé Art Gallery and Convener of Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London, Olusegun Paul Andrew, the imperative of deconstructing the evolution of artistic expression in Post War cannot be over emphasised.
18 Feb
It has taken many years to find artists who can occupy a prominent place on global circuit while choosing to reside outside the metropolitan centres.
4 Feb
An over-wrought emotion filled the air this Wednesday afternoon. The air was windy and dusty from the road construction on that axis of Ekiti State: Ado-Ikere-Ise. The harmattan wind tickled trees lined on the road, hugging their leaves tight, as it whistled past.
21 Jan
You might have forgotten — or pretend to forget — what happened between 2015 and 2019: The loud outcry of stakeholders for substantive director generals and chief executives in culture sector. Alarmingly, the substantive DGs as at when new appointments were made in 2020 included Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (National Council for Arts and Culture), Comrade…
14 Jan
Chinyere Akachukwu is a self-taught artist and a trained lawyer. She is creating a niche for herself through her eye-catching, thought-provoking expressions that document the society, behaviours and norms and invites her audience ...
7 Jan
“I want this small boy (pointing to the young Simon, standing before them), to be in ABU (Ahmadu Bello Universit),” Yinka Odulami casually told his close friend and a senior lecturer at the university at the time, Luca Tokan Bentu...
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