Archives Tag: art
Tutu Painting Displayed In Nigeria For The First Time In 40 Years
April 19, 2022
Africa — beautiful and creatively gifted – is the origin of the world’s most revered artifacts. Sadly a large number of these relics are the prized collections of European museums and households. It is no secret that most of these artifacts were obtained via unscrupulous means. Nonetheless it is a big relief that some historical … Continue reading Tutu Painting Displayed In Nigeria For The First Time In 40 Years
By achem
Women You Should Know: Ladi Kwali
April 19, 2022
Some argue that genius is genetic; pure nature, others claim that genius is achieved; sheer nurture. Whatever position you take. Nigerian Pottery defines genius from one name, Kwali; Ladi Kwali. The name Ladi Kwali is a combination of a day and a place; an ‘unusual’ name for a woman that impacted Nigeria’s art in an … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Ladi Kwali
By jeremiah
CORA Book Trek
April 19, 2022
An evening of rousing book readings, conversations, poems and good music — the CORA Book Trek took center stage at the British Council, Ikoyi Lagos, on Monday, November 5, 2018 and was totally phenomenal. This time of year is the season for art lovers across the country and Africa in general. With events like the Lagos … Continue reading CORA Book Trek
By achem
LIPFEST 2018: Poetry Workshop With Lebo Mashile
April 19, 2022
The fourth edition of the Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFEST), began on Wednesday, 31st October 2018, with this year’s week-long event, set to push the boundaries of collective thinking through disruptive conversations, readings, workshops and performances. Since 2015, organizers of LIPFEST, have brought poets, writers and artistes from across the world to Lagos, for an … Continue reading LIPFEST 2018: Poetry Workshop With Lebo Mashile
By achem
Why You Should Write A Book
April 19, 2022
If you’re a reader, you already know how important books are, but what about writing your own? If you haven’t given it much thought, or you’re just not convinced yet that it’s necessary, consider these reasons why you should write a book: You will grow. This will come about partly because writing a book will … Continue reading Why You Should Write A Book
By jehonwa
The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos!
April 19, 2022
Sourmash Stories presents the Stage Adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel, The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos! The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria and the difficult choices African women are oftentimes confronted with. Delivered with great humour, … Continue reading The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives LIVE in Lagos!
Nigerian Artist, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, Has Sold Her Artwork for ₦1.2 Billion
April 19, 2022
A green photo collage by Nigerian born artist, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, has become the highest grossing artwork by an artist from the country. The piece of art, titled Bush Baby, was sold at New York’s popular Sotheby’s auction for $3.4 million. Njideka, who is based in Los Angeles, has come into the limelight in the past … Continue reading Nigerian Artist, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, Has Sold Her Artwork for ₦1.2 Billion
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Contemporary Nigerian Authors You Should Be Following
April 19, 2022
Right from the days of Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, writers have always lent their voices to issues regarding the society. These days, our writers are not holding back as they have taken their fight for social justice beyond the shores of Nigeria. Their brilliant approach to presenting words and plots has earned them various awards and set them … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Contemporary Nigerian Authors You Should Be Following
Shuga Band To Celebrate 20th Anniversary In Memorable Concert
April 19, 2022
The Shuga Band, an indigenous 14-member band, has announced plans to make its 20th anniversary a memorable event. The band said it will be hosting a live show tagged “The Sugar Coated Concert”at the Eko Hotels and Suites, to mark the event. it would be the first time ever that a musical band will have … Continue reading Shuga Band To Celebrate 20th Anniversary In Memorable Concert
Did You Know? Nigerian Artworks Grossed Over $5 Million At Art Auctions In 2017
April 19, 2022
The average Nigerian artist is probably not the richest person you’ll ever meet. They may paint brilliant portraits or sculpt exquisite statuettes, but their everyday life is typically not as pretty – more often than not, they’re struggling to make a decent living. Their hyperrealistic pencil sketches, stunning as they are, seldom earns them a … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigerian Artworks Grossed Over $5 Million At Art Auctions In 2017
#WeAreNigerianCreatives Inspires Internet-Based Audience
April 19, 2022
With an incredible amount of patience and skills, hyper realistic drawings, which refer to producing artwork that resembles real life, are currently flooding the Nigerian art. Fatola Israel is one of the many artists representing this genre of art work. While there are many ways as an artist to express one’s imagination on the surface … Continue reading #WeAreNigerianCreatives Inspires Internet-Based Audience
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Business As An Art
April 19, 2022
Sometimes, you get the impression that business is basically robotic. You find a business idea that looks good to you; you research the market for it; you dive into it, if it looks likely to make you ‘financially comfortable’. Of course, there’s that bit about constructing a business plan, with dimensions of current prices and … Continue reading Business As An Art
Lagos Biennial: The Noisy Wall Experience
April 19, 2022
With few days after the closing of the maiden edition of the Lagos biennial, the noisy wall installation art is one of the conceptual arts which made the event a memorable experience. This masterpiece is by a Ghanian artist, Silas Mensah, a graduate of Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degree in Painting from College of … Continue reading Lagos Biennial: The Noisy Wall Experience
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Fashion Art Fusion Season 4
April 19, 2022
Fashion Art Fusion is a runway event designed to showcase and express African art and culture by exhibiting fashion styles created by local top notch and upcoming designers. Also on display on the runway are alternative music, spoken word and dance. This is its fourth edition. Over the past 3 years, the platform has grown … Continue reading Fashion Art Fusion Season 4
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Peju Alatise’s Alter Native Artists Initiative Aims to Bring a New Dimension to Ceramics in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The ceramic industry in Nigeria, if at all standing, has been doing so on the verge of an unreliable cliff. The country, akin to dying of thirst by the brook, lives in an abundance of clay, the chief raw material which is readily available in most parts of the country but spends in imports of … Continue reading Peju Alatise’s Alter Native Artists Initiative Aims to Bring a New Dimension to Ceramics in Nigeria
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