Iwaya Community Unites for its Annual Art Festival

By Adefoyeke Ajao The second edition of the Iwaya Community Art Festival opened on the 6th of December, 2017. An initiative of the Vernacular Art-space Laboratory (VAL), the festival finds its home in Iwaya, a suburb of Lagos. According to its organisers, the festival is a means of bringing “art closer to people who might […]

The Rules of Art Gallery Etiquette

By Ifeoma Halim If you are new to the art scene, welcome to what could possibly be the most interesting chapter of your life. There is so much to learn and consume, increasing your appreciation for the enthralling lifestyle. Galleries are usually the first point of call for the arts newbie. Visiting can seem nerve-wracking […]

The Hard Part of Art Collaborative Workshop

By Tobi Onifade Art 365’s Collaborative workshop “The Hard Part of Art”, was held on Saturday the 25th of November 2017 at the Herbert Macaulay Library and it was quite the event. It featured an interesting array of artists who gave more than a little insight into their world, their inspirations and helpful advice for […]

Constant Capital Pays Tribute To A Legendary Professor and Artist

By Alithnayn Abdulkareem   On Wednesday, October 4th, visitors to Ikoyi were engaged in a private viewing of legendary Artist and professor, Obiora Udechukwu’s works. The first of the professor in a decade in Nigeria. The professor is known for emerging as a part of the artists belonging to the AKA circle of exhibiting artists, […]

Art635 Is Helping Artists Display Their Work Online to an International Audience

By Ifeoma Halim.   In an effort to promote an appreciation for the arts in contemporary Nigerian society, the Art635 online gallery showcases and sells the finest in photographic, abstract and digital art, connecting artists deserving of exposure and art aficionados. Featured on the platform are the likes of Ade Odunfa, a visual artist with […]

Driving African Art

To imagine that African art—the continent’s much-maligned heritage—is being reinvigorated by the digital revolution—the disruptor of everything that is—is incredible, if not ironic. Yet, this is exactly what is happening.