Venice Biennale
10 Dec 2023
From April 20, 2024, when the Venice Biennale 2024 will open its doors to welcome international artists, Nigeria’s Orry Shenjobi will be among those who are going to showcase their unique artistic vision and perspective. Orry is not a familiar face in Nigeria’s exhibition circuit; however, she is an artist with abundant gifts: A trained…
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