Missing works, looted artworks, documentation, record keeping, the question of who should take custody of stolen works returned from foreign countries, and similar topics were some of the issues that dominated discussions during the 2023 Cartoonists Association of Nigeria (CARTAN)’s Cartoon, Animation, Comic and Art Festival (CACAFest) themed “Drawing Attention”.

In what may be described as the mother of all exhibitions during this art season, the ‘Best of Ife’ will be showcasing an array of talented artists across generations.

The Nigerian fiction writer and poet, Jekwu Anyaegbuna, has won this year’s “Poetry London” Prize, a top poetry prize in the United Kingdom. His entry “Unusual Inmates” was announced in October 2023, by the organisers at a ceremony that held at the Southbank Centre in London.

AIYEKO-OOTO is a Nigerian-American poet, playwright and philosopher with more than 109 titles. Alongside the 2023 Lagos Book & Art Festival, the prolific author, using the platform of CORA Youth Creative Club, organized series of activities for young people involving workshop on writing and reading techniques, live writing competition, and mentorship on dignity of the Girl-Child. The event held from Monday 13 -Tuesday 14 November, 2023 at Freedom Park, Lagos. 

Anthony Oluwabiyi Boyede Greenlyte, is a theatre director, dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and drummer. He is the Creative Director/CEO, Theatre Centrik, and the Convener/Founder, Alimosho Arts Community Initiative (AACI), among other Arts and Culture initiatives.

From stunning exhibits of iconic art grand master, pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, to hyperrealistic portraits celebrating female gender by emerging artist, Arinze Stanley which were displayed at the Alexis gallery stand, and much more, ART X Lagos 2023, was a showcase of excellence across Africa.

The Junior edition of the maiden Chima Victor Award for Budding Artists took place at Dansol High School, Ikeja, recently.

Arrayed in exquisite corporate and traditional wears, friends, families, Caucasians, art collectors and, enthusiasts gathered to celebrate His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe mni, CFR, Obi of Onitsha, for his immense contribution to the growth and promotion of African art.

In the bid to boost tourism and provide an opportunity for students to unwind, display their talent and network among themselves, Verified Creative House and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Lagos Chapter have concluded plans to organise a beach party for tertiary students in Lagos.

One of Pablo Picasso’s masterpieces, “Woman with a Watch,” was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby’s in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.