Visual Arts
26 Nov
Returning to Lagos, this time, as a solo exhibitionist, Ibadan-born Abe Odedina, has expressed delight over his maiden solo show, ‘Walk Like A Champion,’ which held at O’DA Gallery in Lagos. The show, which began on October 28 and ended November 18, featured over 20 paintings that paid tribute to his mother whom he describes…
26 Nov
Popular On Air radio personality at Wazobia FM, Lagos, Emadomi Wilson Eguakhide, popularly known as Ratata, has opened a unique art studio named Colours of Ratata located on NTA 2 Channel 5 premises, Ahmadu Bello Way, Lagos. Speaking during his first solo show at the facility, Eguakhide said, “drawing is a passion I have sustained…
26 Nov
The 2023 Conference on Art and Development (CONADEV) by the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) ended on a colourful note on Thursday at Exhibition Pavilion, Garki, Abuja. The two-day event kicked off on Wednesday with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National and State Chapter executives of the Society. This was followed by a…
26 Nov
The Creative Arts and Visual Imagery Centre (CAVIC) recently held its inaugural festival of art and technology with an exhibition at the CAVIC hub in Abuja. The show, which is a hybridisation of art and technology, had guests overwhelmed by the exceptional creativity on display. The show was a successful experiment, which had young…
12 Nov
It is often said that war and conflict always provide fuel for, perhaps, the most potent forms of artistic imagination. The unprecedented bloody battle now between Israel and Hamas is also leaving a mark on streets around the world.
12 Nov
Nigeria- American poet, playwright, philosopher, Akinyemi Cash Onadele Aiyeko-ooto, has donated some of his 109 titles and endowed a yearly literature prize in the sum of N1 million at Loyola College, Ibadan, his alma mata.
12 Nov
Access Holdings is leaving no stone unturned in advancing the course of a prosperous Africa. This long-standing commitment is underscored by its mission to empower the next generation of African creatives through the transformative power of art.
15 Oct 2023
Renowned artist, Kingsley Ayogu, has continued to receive rave reviews and critical acclaim for his latest series, Icons In The White House, currently on display at the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair’s Special Projects within the illustrious Somerset House in London.
1 Oct 2023
The Ghana-born Nigerian artist, El Anatsui, will be opening his new show titled, Hyundai Commission: El Anatsui at Tate Modern on October 10, 2023 and it will remain on view through April 14, 2024. Curated by Osei Bonsu, Curator, International Art, and Dina Akhmadeeva, Assistant Curator, International Art, Tate Modern, the show will be accompanied…
1 Oct 2023
Dudu Emmanuel’s solo exhibition, which opened at Nomadic Art Gallery, Victoria Island, yesterday, September 30, is bound to evoke strong emotions judging by the multi-faceted approaches he has employed. Proceeding under the theme Enlightenment, Dudu’s work will excite fans and visitors to the gallery thanks to the diversity of works presented by this multi-media Nigerian…
17 Sep 2023
When children of the late master artist, Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo, first conceived the idea of immortalising their father with a museum, it seemed an idea emerging from spur of the moment.
17 Sep 2023
Nigeria-born innovator and musician, Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade, has added another accomplishment to his resume by opening his music and art exhibition experience, inspired by his new album, The Evil Genius.
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