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Yingi Mao explores the simplicity of life in Everyday group exhibition

Yingi Mao explores the simplicity of life in Everyday group exhibition

In a world where special recognition is rarely given to the simplicity of life, multi-talented artist Yingi Mao has explored the simplicity of daily life through familiar textures, memories, scents, and objects that often go unnoticed in her exhibition, themed “Everyday”.

Victor Ehikhamenor’s Enchanted World: A review of Chronicles of the Enchanted World” – Olufemi A. Akinsanya

Victor Ehikhamenor’s Enchanted World: A review of Chronicles of the Enchanted World” – Olufemi A. Akinsanya

I have been assigned the duty of reviewing the Monograph, “Victor Ehikhamenor – Chronicles of the Enchanted World”. Usually, such a duty is assigned to an intellectual or subject matter expert, who can authoritatively summarize what is contained in the book, and succinctly, highlight key aspects and messages thereof. But today is different, as I am neither […]

I used to copy drawings from children’s illustrative books: Tunde Akinwumi @ 80

I used to copy drawings from children’s illustrative books: Tunde Akinwumi @ 80

In conjunction with the School of Art, Design and Printing, Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, Lagos, former students of eminent art scholar, historian, and legendary textile designer, Prof. Tunde Akinwumi are set to celebrate a remarkable milestone, his 80th birthday via a special exhibition in his honour at the famous Yusuf Grillo Gallery, Yabatech, Lagos.

Felabration in UK: Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ speaks

Felabration in UK: Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ speaks

In this insightful interview, Arts Editor, Osa Mbonu-Amadi sits down with FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ, the visionary curator behind “The Underground Spiritual Game” exhibition, a compelling tribute to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.

“The Herd” mirrors society through critical lens

“The Herd” mirrors society through critical lens

The release of the star-studded movie, ‘The Herd’ in the cinemas last week, confirmed that the whole exercise wasn’t just another great movie release but a project that has made a cinematic statement in the Nigerian film industry.

Ebong Ekwere set to exhibit ‘Moment of Mood’

Ebong Ekwere set to exhibit ‘Moment of Mood’

Renowned Nigerian sculptor, Ebong Ekwere, is set to make his long-awaited solo exhibition debut with the theme “Moments and Moods.” The two-week event will showcase his finest creative expressions spanning decades of artistry.

Five questions for Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ

Five questions for Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ

In this insightful interview, Arts Editor Osa Mbonu-Amadi sits down with FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ, the visionary curator behind “The Underground Spiritual Game” exhibition, a compelling tribute to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.