Tag: Contemporary Nigerian Art

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Bisi Silva: The Legacy of CCA Lagos and Contemporary African Art

Screenshot of Bisi Silva speaking at The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage about the development of contemporary curatorial practice as an established profession in Africa.

Bisi Silva transformed the landscape of contemporary African art through her work as an independent curator and founder of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA Lagos). This article examines Silva’s curatorial philosophy, the institutional legacy of CCA Lagos, her major exhibitions, and her enduring influence on Nigerian and African contemporary art.

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Uche Edochie’s Philosophical Art Exhibition Challenges Modern Life

All the Leaves are on the ground is a surrealistic and colorful portrait of a woman looking into the sky in search of hope. The title of Uche Edochie's philosophical art exhibition comes from this painting.

Uche Edochie’s philosophical art exhibition explores human fragility, purpose, and renewal through surreal and symbolic visual storytelling.