Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
By Prisca Sam-Duru STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. The prize was announced […]
Winner of Chima Victor Award for Junior creative artists emerges
The Junior edition of the maiden Chima Victor Award for Budding Artists took place at Dansol High School, Ikeja, recently.
A King’s Passion: Celebrating Igwe Achebe as patron of African art
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.
Verified Creative House promotes tourism with student beach festival
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.
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at NY auction
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.
Timeless Memories art exhibition holds
The 6th edition of the Timeless Memories Exhibition, titled “Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka ‘The Man who didn’t Die in the face of Tyranny,'” is set to captivate and educate audiences as it delves into the profound prison experience of the renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
