Tag: Art World
POSTED IN Art, Art history, Culture, Drawn art, Sculpture
Remembering Duro Ladipo, Travelling Theatre’s Leading Man
By Adefoyeke Ajao It is impossible to speak about the history of theatre – or film – in Nigeria without mentioning Duro Ladipo, who until his death 40 years ago on 11th of March 1978, was an astute theatre manager and industry pioneer. An omission of the celebrated actor, composer, playwright and theatre director would […]
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Em’kal Eyongakpa Wins Inaugural Henrike Grohs Art Award
By Adefoyeke Ajao The recipient of the first Henrike Grohs Art Award was announced on the 6th of March, 2018. The €20,000 prize was awarded to Cameroonian intermedia artist Em’kal Eyongakpa who had earlier been shortlisted alongside Georgina Maxim (Zimbabwe) and Makouvia Kokou Ferdinand (Togo). Born in 1981, Eyongakpa holds a degree in […]
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POSTED IN Art, Art history, Assemblage, Culture, Sculpture
Scrap Metal Resurrects in Dotun Popoola’s Irin Ajo
By Adefoyeke Ajao Dotun Popoola describes himself as an artist who is “always on the move searching for new ideas, blending training in different forms of art from different schools and studios; different techniques and cultures, in order to create a unique form of art”. “Irin Ajo”, his ongoing exhibition of hybrid sculptures, which opened […]
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Local Space, Transnational Connections Recalls Lagos’ Architectural History
By Adefoyeke Ajao On February 10, the Centre for Contemporary Art in Lagos, which recently celebrated its first decade of existence, kicked off its first exhibition for 2018. Titled “Local Space, Transnational Connections”, the exhibition examines the architectural development of Lagos State through the Brazilian Quarters and its contribution to “a dynamic, modern city imbued […]
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POSTED IN Art, Art history, Culture, Drawn art, Painting
Artist of the Week – Abisola Gbadamosi
By Adefoyeke Ajao Abisola Gbadamosi’s art is a sight for sore eyes: a light-hearted blend of fluttering butterflies, blooming flowers, nymph-like figures and vibrant colours that seem more in tune with narratives of love, hope and restoration than with their underlying themes of anguish, bereavement and outrage. Abisola Gbadamosi Since graduating from university […]
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POSTED IN Art, Art history, Culture, Digital art, Photography
Stages/Scènes”: Selorm Jay Shoots the Unexpected
By Adefoyeke Ajao On February 2nd, 2018, “Stages/Scènes” an exhibition of images taken by Ghanaian photographer Selorm Jay, opened at the Alliance Française Yaba in Lagos. The collection of 19 pictures shot by the artist at various hip-hop concerts from across the globe, “captures the unexpected moments’ artists share on stage”. Efya (Singer) […]
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A Visit to the National Arts Theatre
By Adefoyeke Ajao The National Arts Theatre is an imposing edifice in Lagos, designed to serve as a hub for the arts in Nigeria. Modelled after Bulgaria’s Palace of Culture and Sports, the masterpiece is shaped like a military peak cap and occupies a sprawling expanse of land at Orile Iganmu. It was completed in […]
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POSTED IN Art, Art history, Culture, Drawn art, Folk art
Isaac Emokpae’s Panes of Contemplation
By Adefoyeke Ajao On December 3, 2017, “Transparent”, a solo exhibition of recent works by visual artist Isaac Emokpae opened at Rele Gallery. Although Transparent features work in a variety of media, the main attraction lies in its stained glass paintings. Emokpae favours this medium because “[stained] glass, through [its] reflective quality, give[s] a reverent […]
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Diseye Tantua: ‘I experiment a lot as an artist’
Diseye Tantua is an experimentalist who is renowned for creating unconventional artworks. The proponent of Afro-pop art speaks of his brand of art and what we should expect from him in 2018. By Adefoyeke Ajao What is the Art of Diseye Tantua? Like every other artist, I am an artist and there is nothing special […]
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