Ibeme Laurina’s ‘Fragments of Time’ turns memory into marks, layers and form
Through the intimacy of drawing, the expressive possibilities of painting and the layered nature of mixed media, Ibeme Laurina invites us to look at time not as something we have lost
Destruction of Art works in Lagos, national disgrace — Abia Archie
The defacing and destruction of beautiful sculptures and monuments that adorn strategic locations by people in Lagos has been described as a national disgrace.
At Gemini art fair, 13 masters relive experiences of societal challenges
The bustling neighborhood of King George V Road, Onikan, Lagos, with its ancient architectural edifices, houses the magnificent Gemini Art Shop. The gallery, with its quiet and serene interior, exudes alluring artistic feelings which contrasts with the typical hoarse, boisterous and almost chaotic environment of that part of the Lagos Island.
Unraveling Chimamanda’s The Thing Around Your Neck
In this collection of short stories curiously titled, “The Thing Around Your Neck,” Nigeria’s international novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presents twelve fascinating stories, revolving around the lives of dynamic characters whose experiences remarkably reflect disturbing socio-cultural realities that many African women grapple with.
Family unveils museum in honour of Yusuf Grillo
Two years after the death of Professor Yusuf Adebayo Grillo, renowned as one of Nigeria’s most influential modern artists and art teachers, all is set for the unveiling of GrilloArt Museum, intended to keep his legacy alive.
NLNG has awarded over $1million to 17 winning works in literature – Andy Odey
For 19 straight years, the Nigeria book industry has enjoyed the support of the Nigeria LNG through the Nigeria Prize for Literature and other literary interventions.
