By Chukwuma Ajakah

In collaboration with Vanguard Newspapers Tourists Club International, TCI is set to present a pace-setting art exhibition at the popular Alexis Art Galleries, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The exhibition will be open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, starting Tuesday, 16 December at 2 pm, and closing on 20 December 2025.

At a press preview held on Wednesday, and organised by Tourists Club International (TCI), Art Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Dr. Osa Amadi explained the choice of title, saying, “This exhibition is called USA exhibition. By a stroke of fate, Uncle Sam’s initial if you add uncle to it approximates to USA (Uncle Sam Amuka). Uncle Sam Art is also USA which we agreed should be the name of the exhibition.

This is not a one-off exhibition. It is going to continue. So. this inaugural edition of Uncle Sam’s Art exhibition.”

Emphasizing that the acronym, USA is significant because of its focus on Uncle Sam Amuka’s inspiring legacy.

The groundbreaking exhibition, which promises to redefine the art world for enthusiasts and collectors, is scheduled at the famous Alexis Arts Galleries, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This extraordinary event will bring together the vast and eclectic collections of renowned art enthusiast, collector, media guru, and publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Uncle Sam Anuka whose lifetime of passion and dedication to the arts is being brought to the center stage.

The exhibition will feature an impressive array of about 25 artworks of diverse genres from the collections of Uncle Sam, alongside other works by iconic artists from Nigeria and abroad. This unique juxtaposition will offer a fascinating glimpse into the nonagenarian’s discerning eye and his profound impact on the art and media world.

Artists whose works will be showcased at the event include Bolaji Ogunno, Dan Otobbor, Dele Jegede, and Ohans Albert.

Adding to the exhibition’s significance, visitors will have the opportunity to view the first published copy of Vanguard Newspaper, as well as the exhibition day’s paper. This rare glimpse into the past will provide a captivating context for the artworks on display and also provide inspiring lessons on consistency and passionate pursuit of vision as demonstrated by Uncle Sam.

According to the organizers, the upcoming exhibition is the first of its kind being organized by a media house. Besides, it is the inaugural edition of an international exhibition, which will henceforth hold annually in honour of the legendary publisher.

The USA exhibition is a must-attend event for art enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in experiencing the culmination of a lifetime of passion and dedication to the arts. The auspicious event promises to provide visitors an incredible opportunity to witness the intersection of art, history, and legacy.