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Taking African Art to The World
The Tate Modern Gallery of Art sits on Bankside, London, United Kingdom. Its imposing structure is noticeable to a first time visitor to that popular suburb in London. A repeated visit means a continued admiration of an interesting piece of architecture.
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Body Painting and the Art of Uli
By Tobijulo Onifade Growing up, I remember tattoos and body decoration being implied as a new Western thing which was a bit confusing as my grandmother as well as a few older people I knew had some of tattoos/body decorations, especially on their arms. As I grew older, I took an interest in Nigerian artistry […]
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Artist of the Week – Williams Chechet
By Adefoyeke Ajao Vibrant: the word that comes to mind when you see Williams Chechet’s artworks. Born in Kano and raised in Kaduna, Chechet’s designs are bold and modulated by popular culture and Afrofuturism. The graduate of Industrial Design is a multimedia artist who is as proficient with digital tools as he is with pencils […]
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An Interview with Favour Ogundimu: The First-Runner Up of the 2018 Days of Dorcas Photography Workshop
Favour Ogundimu: ‘I took up photography because it’s a way of expressing the uniqueness that I feel we all have’ Favour Ogundimu is a conceptual photographer who emerged as the runner-up in Art635’s Days of Dorcas Photography Competition. Ogundimu, currently a final year student of Food Science and Technology at Obafemi Awolowo University, speaks to […]
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An Interview with Grace Ekpu: The Winner of the 2018 Days of Dorcas Photography Workshop
Grace Ekpu: ‘Don’t come into photography for the money’ Grace Ekpu is a documentary photographer who recently won Art 635’s Days of Dorcas Photography Competition. The practising journalist, who holds degrees in Mass Communication and Media Management, talks to Adefoyeke Ajao about her winning project, her preferred equipment and the challenges of taking remarkable pictures […]
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GBAM!
By Onyeka Nwobu In the case that you clicked in to read this article out of sheer curiosity as to what GBAM! could possibly mean, I’ll have you know that you’re well in line. \ GBAM! \ – Literally hitting the nail on the head. GBAM! When everyone in the room expresses agreement! GBAM! When in […]
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Participants Thrilled as GTBank’s Days of Dorcas Workshop Ends
By Adefoyeke Ajao “There’s a huge difference between making photographs and taking photographs. A photograph is a moral decision taken in 1/8th of a second, so each time you click your camera, you’re making a decision.” Jumoke Sanwo’s words resonated around the room as the 25 participants at Art635’s Days of Dorcas Photography Workshop discovered […]
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GTBank Fetes 25 Female Photographers at Days of Dorcas Workshop
By Adefoyeke Ajao Since photography was introduced to Nigeria in the 19th century, its history and practice have been dominated by male photographers – J.A. Green, Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge, Peter Obe, J.D. Okhai Ojeikere and Tam Fiofori are just some of the prominent names one discovers when studying this rich history. Until recently, the […]
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GTBank Releases Shortlist for Days of Dorcas Workshop
By Adefoyeke Ajao After a gruelling selection process, 25 aspiring female photographers have been shortlisted to attend GTBank’s Days of Dorcas Photography Workshop. The participants were selected after an online competition where each of them submitted a portfolio of 3 images depicting the elegance of African people. At the workshop, which will hold from 28th […]
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An Interview with Adebimpe Adebambo
By Amara Iwuala “Look for What Stands You Out Artistically” – Adebimpe Adebambo Adebimpe Adebambo studied General Art at the Ibadan Polytechnic and specialized in Painting at the Yaba College of Technology. She discusses Art with Amarachukwu Iwuala. Adebimpe is fascinated by colours, having grown up in a household where the love […]
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