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NEWS
Nasher Prize for Sculpture Goes to Otobong Nkanga
The Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga is the winner of the Nasher Prize for Sculpture. The award comes with more than a $100,000 award and a major exhibition.
ART AUCTION
Portrait of ‘Tutu’ By Ben Enwonwu Sold for $1.6 Million
Tutu, a recently discovered oil on canvas portrait by the celebrated Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu sold for $1.6 million at the Africa Now Auction. Image: Bonhams SOLD AT AUCTION Ben Full Article »
ART FAIR
Peju Alatise Addresses Girl Child Issues With ‘Flying Girls’
Discrimination against the girl child is the focus of Flying Girls, an art installation by Peju Alatishe presently on display at 57th Venice Biennale
ART & DESIGN
Forgotten Nigerian Artists Celebrated at Venice Biennale
Installation view of Victor Ehikhamenor’s A Biography of the Forgotten, a large-scale installation celebrating Forgotten Nigerian Artists at the 57th Venice Biennale. Image: Victor Ehikhamenor VENICE BIENNALE Victor Ehikhamenor remembers Forgotten Nigerian Full Article »
FASHION & STYLE
Woman Becomes Top Model After Stumbling Into Photo Shoot
Jumoke Orisaguna, a beautiful bread seller in Lagos becomes the next top model after accidentally walking into pop star Tinie Tempa photo shoot
ART & DESIGN
Someday Hope Will Match Reality in Our Chaotic World
Rom Isichei’s new works reflect the relevance of hope to human existence. It reminds us all that someday hope may match reality in a Chaotic and Dangerous World
ART REVIEW
Famous African Photographer J.D. Okhai Ojeikere Gets Befitting Tribute
J.D. Okhai Ojeikere: Hairstyles and Headdresses, at the New Art Exchange, Nottingham, reveals the genius of this famous African photographer.
ART & DESIGN
Photography Exhibition Details Nigeria’s Centenary History and Heritage
The Nigerian Centenary Photography Exhibition reveals the history of colonialism and how photography was effectively used to document changes in political landscape, fashion, and culture
ART AUCTION
Rudge Multi Motorcycle Owned by a Nigerian King for Sale
A Rudge Multi Motorcycle formerly owned by a Nigerian King His Majesty King Onyeama of Eke goes on auction in London
