Entering the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) is like stepping into a treasure trove of Nigerian art. This two-floored museum, the first purpose-built, privately owned one in the country, houses over 1,000 artworks showcasing Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage. Its…
We visited Ife Olowu’s “Metamorphosis” exhibition at Cerra Cerni Arthub, Lekki to witness what was billed as a fresh take on how we consume and enjoy art – using the technology of of augmented reality. Olowu,a Lagos, Nigeria-based artist, had…
Lagos- A Nigerian artist and legal practitioner is reaching for a place in history books, particularly the one by Guinness World Records, as she attempts to set a new world record for the longest painting marathon. Oyinlola Odumewu started her…
Last Sunday, Lagos based Affinity Gallery opened up to a flurry of attendees, trooping in to view the art on display for the it’s latest exhibition, The Thread That Binds, their debut event for the year. The roster of participating…
March 8th was International Women’s Day. In celebration of the holiday, we take a look at some incredible female Nigerian visual artists who have made themselves into household names locally and internationally. Queen Nwaneri-Olatunde Nwaneri-Olatunde has singled herself out with…
Is art finally beginning to get the recognition it deserves in Nigeria? Today, the Fobally Art World Africa Foundation Launched an Art Competition for Lagos State Secondary Schools and National Undergraduates. The art Competition themed “Paint Your Aspired Lagos” for…