Smile Studies: Uncovering the social mask behind that facial curve
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Nigerian visual artist and curator, Adeola Ayoyinka Erinfolami investigates embodied emotions in a new series aptly titled, “Smile Studies.” As the broad title suggests, Smile Studies anchors on the various shapes of the mouth accompanying a smile. This collection demonstrates Adeola’s interest in turning fashion and textile materials into documentations. Each piece […]
Sijuwade memorial debate finale at King’s College Lagos
By Prisca Sam-Duru Activities marking the 10th anniversary of the late Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, continued during the week, with the grand finale of the Inter-State Inter-School debate. The Three-State Inter-School debate was part of a series of cultural, intellectual, and commemorative events marking the 10th anniversary of the passing […]
Sole to Soul: Adewuyi’s retrospective solo exhibition on human endurance, spiritual journeying
On a first observation, works by renowned Nigerian sculptor Adewuyi Kehinde Ken, professionally known as Kenny Adewuyi seem like antiques, but they are actually contemporary pieces.
WSICE 2025 returns with youth leadership and postcolonial expression
Continuing its legacy as a powerful platform for cultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and intellectual engagement inspired by the enduring influence of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) returns for its 16th edition this July.
Boat trip to Tarkwa Bay in search of 5 visual artists
After being upbraided by netizens for crossing the legendary River Nun to Bumoundi on a rustic fisherman’s boat without a lifejacket in 2019 to cover the burial of renowned poet Gabriel Okara, I was hesitant to cross another large body of water on a rickety boat to Tarkwa Bay to interview five visual artists who had been on that man-made island for a two-week art residency.
Implications of the Netherlands’ return of 119 Benin Bronzes
As we all know by now, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of these historic artefacts since they were looted over 120 years ago during the British colonial invasion of the Benin Kingdom in 1897.
