Reimagining money in Boluwatife Folorunso’s Cost of Appearance
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In her work, Cost of Appearance, Boluwatife Esther Folorunso explores the Nigerian currency as a fashion statement. With the emblematic title “Cost of Appearance”, the artist primes visitors to expect visual narratives that ride on economic and socio-cultural terms. Cost of Appearance builds on Boluwatife’s previous work with subtitles like “Spent Monuments”, […]
Ken Saro-Wiwa’s children have a responsibility to preserve his works – Kunle Ajibade
The children of the late founder of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP ) has a legacy to keep his memory through his works that are scared in circulation . This was the submission of the author of Jailed for Life and Executive Editor of TheNews magazine, Kunle Ajibade while speaking about the late activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, whom he covered during his stint as journalist in the Abacha led junta; at a colloquium organised by the 17th Lagos Book & Art Festival, LABAF to honour the late activist.
Poets need to re -wheel people for change – Sarah Chayes
The author of “Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security”, Sarah Chayes has called on poets, including writers to change the masses’ orientation on the issues of governance, and revenue allocation and resource control.
FG lauds Korea contributions to cultural development in Nigeria
Federal Government has extolled the contribution of the Federal Republic of South Korea for its contributions toward the growth and development of culture in Nigeria.
Vivian Timothy paints Africa’s past pains at Augsburg’s African Week
Nigerian Germany based, BEFFTA Award winner Vivian Timothy , known for her series of paintings with heavy African accent stunned her audience again in an ongoing African week in Augsburg with her astounding and sensational paintings that evoked series of emotions.
Why a ministry for Arts
A MINISTRY for arts is needed to rebrand Nigeria. Government should invest in Arts. Arts can rebrand, enrich and beautify Nigeria into an unbelievable haven. However, it requires the restructuring and building of an organized industry that can match the tempo and sophistication of today’s Art Market.
