Archives Tag: Contemporary Nigerian Artists
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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In Its Inaugural Edition, the Lagos Biennial Portrays the Concept of ‘Living on the Edge’
April 19, 2022
Contemporary art in Nigeria is rising to a new dawn. Beyond the studios of individual artists to the galleries that represent them, art in Nigeria has moved to international scenes via summits and fairs, and now the long-awaited biennial hosted within its own borders. The Lagos Biennial, taking after cities beyond the continent like Venice … Continue reading In Its Inaugural Edition, the Lagos Biennial Portrays the Concept of ‘Living on the Edge’
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ART X Lagos 2017, Bringing to Lagos Art from Across Africa And Beyond
April 19, 2022
West African international art fair ART X Lagos, which made its debut in 2016 has announced this year’s event. The forum is focused on expanding Nigeria’s connection to contemporary art across and beyond Africa and aims to set Lagos as a centerpiece for culture on the continent. The business of art in Nigeria is taking … Continue reading ART X Lagos 2017, Bringing to Lagos Art from Across Africa And Beyond
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Nigerian Artist Fred Martins Honours Past African Heroes in Black History Month
April 19, 2022
In furtherance of his project on Africa’s struggles for freedom, Fred Martins has created a butterfly/moth series with human forms to symbolize freedom and power. In an interview with Design Indaba, he explains that the butterflies symbolizes life in many cultures and expresses hope, change and freedom, while the fist represents power, bravery and unity, … Continue reading Nigerian Artist Fred Martins Honours Past African Heroes in Black History Month
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In Honour of One of Nigeria’s Finest Artists, Ben Osaghae
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has lost one of her finest contemporary artists. On the 17th of January 2017, the works and legacy of Ben Osaghae are what remain as testimony of the life of a remarkable artist. Ben Osaghae was born in June 1962 in Benin, Edo State. He graduated from the Auchi Polytechnic, Edo in 1986, where … Continue reading In Honour of One of Nigeria’s Finest Artists, Ben Osaghae
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Rele Arts Foundation Presents Young Contemporaries 2017 Exhibitions on Jan 15th
April 19, 2022
Come January 15th, finalists of the Young Contemporaries 2017 hosted by the Rele Art Foundation, will be exhibiting their works of art. Founded by Adenrele Sonariwo, the mission of Rele is to “trigger a new found appreciation, followership of and engagement with the arts in Nigeria.” In its second edition, the Young Contemporaries, an initiative … Continue reading Rele Arts Foundation Presents Young Contemporaries 2017 Exhibitions on Jan 15th
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Be the C.H.A.N.G.E. Series: C is for Creativity
April 19, 2022
“Be the change you want to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi.
Victor Ekpuk: The Contemporary Artist Who Blends Art and Writings
April 19, 2022
Internationally renowned Nigerian-born Victor Ekpuk is set for his first major solo exhibition in Nigeria titled ‘Home Coming’ on the 9th of April in Lagos.
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