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SMO Curators Lagos, make lists of Contemporary African Art Fair in London

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

About 42 exhibitors are listed to participate in the sixth London edition of The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair holding from October 4-7, in London, United Kingdom. The 42 galleries from 21 countries will present work at Somerset House, with work by some 130 artists from 33 nations. Of the

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Picasso’s “Blue and Rose period” going public: as Foundation Beyeler terms it early Picasso Blockbuster

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

One of the major highlights before Art Basel 2018 opened in Switzerland was the unveiling of Pablo Picasso’s stunning appearance to the public. As some number of journalists convened at a press conference at the nearby Foundation Beyeler in Basel, just before the Basel art fair kicks off, it became a surprise as Foundation Beyeler, […]

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Book Review: Resemblance considers the ties that bind

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

In the run up to the hotly contested November 2016 general elections in the United States of America, a running gag among some supporters of the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton was that they would move to Canada in the event of a Republican Donald Trump victory. This boast wasn’t made singularly because of the […]

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EID-EL-KABIR;BUHARI celebrates with NYSC members

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

says programme on courseas trailer crushed two worshipers in Ogun state Contrary to insinuations that the reason for the establishing of the National Youths service corps, has been defeated, the president Commander of the Armed forces ,President Muhammadu Buhari on the occation of EID-EL Kabir, says he is pleased to see the National Youth Service […]

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A book in the hand of every Nigerian child is our aim – ANA

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

President of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Denja Abdullahi, is a man driven by passion and commitment to the arts. In this interview with Benjamin Omoike, he reasons that the literary culture of the nation, if properly harnessed, will play a pivotal role in shaping future generations positively and contribute to overall development. Two years […]

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New yam festival a potential tourist attraction –Umuahia monarch

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2017 0

The traditional ruler of Umutowe Autonomous Community of Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA of Abia state, Godfrey Chinedu Onwuka has advised the federal government to look towards employing the traditional new yam festival commonly celebrated in the South Eastern part of Nigeria as a tourist event. HRM Eze Onwuka, the Towe I of the community […]

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AFAC 2017: NCAC set to unveil official attire and hairdo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2017 0

All is now set for the unveiling of the official hair style and dress code for the 10th edition of the African Arts and Craft Expo (AFAC) holding, August 27 to September 17, this year. The Director-General of the Council, Otunba Segun Runsewe made this declaration while receiving members of the Fashion Designers Association of […]

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African Drums Festival Begins in Abeokuta, Plateau Plans Arts Carnival

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2017 0

The second edition of the African Drums Festival would begin tomorrow in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Organised by the state government, the festival is aimed at showcasing the country’s cultural heritage to the world. Among the countries that are expected to perform at the event, which would end on April 22, are the United […]

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Ambode inaugurates Joke Silva, Kunle Afolayan, others into board of arts and culture

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2017 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday inaugurated the board of Arts and Culture, urging them to go all out and explore private sector support to nurture new talents and generate events for a sustainable development of the creative arts sector in the State. The Governor, who spoke at the inauguration of the Board […]

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Igue: Still the ultimate Thanksgiving

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2017 0

THERE is a decline in the acceptability of the Igue Festival, particularly in our rural areas, where the festival was originally held in the highest esteem. In the Benin Kingdom, the Igue Festival is such an important celebration that must not be allowed to die. If we must achieve the goal of reinvigorating, internationalizing and […]

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Warri to host cultural fiesta for peace, unity

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2017 0

Warri, Delta State’s foremost commercial city, is set to host a world class cultural extravaganza, featuring major ethnic groups in Nigeria with the objective of using culture as a tool for peace and unity. According to Mr. Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, chairman of Itsekiri Cultural Renaissance Initiative, ICRI, organisers of the fiesta, “This is the third in […]

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Art Dubai 2017, African artists boost sales

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2017 0

As the 11th edition of Art Dubai, in UAE came to a close, art from Africa made impressive business outing, adding to the unprecedented patronage at the fair. Held at its usual venue, Madinat Jumeirah, the 2017 edition, recorded 28,000 visitors throughout the week. Among the 94 galleries from 43 countries were four diaspora representatives […]

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Book Review: STELLA: Her Journey & Her Legacy

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2017 0

Title: STELLA: Her Journey & Her Legacy Author: Antoinette-Rita Publisher: Books with a Vision Pages: 176 Reviewer: Yinka S. Kareem   Antoinette-Rita’s previous books are poetry books: Purple & Blue – Inspirational Poems and The Blue Ocean – Peace, Power, Prosperity (Volume 1); she fell in love with poetry at an early age. Unlike many poets, she began writing

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Ambode immortalises Gbadmosi with Eko Art Expo, exhibition opens Friday

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2017 0

Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the governor of Lagos State will on Friday, January 27 2017, declare the inaugural edition of the Eko Art Expo open. The exhibition which is expected to attract art loves and collectors from all parts of the state will hold at Eko Hotels and Suites Victoia Island, Lagos. Mr. Steve Ayorinde (3rd […]

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Artists, students warm up to Eko Art Expo

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2017 0

The first Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo which opens on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island is gathering momentum as gallery owners, artists and art students all over Lagos submit artworks and warm up to the three-day exhibition being organized by Lagos State government in collaboration with some […]

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Nigerian Creatives Disrupt Art Industry

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2017 0

Young Nigerian creatives are carving out an entirely new space in the art world. Lagos has experienced an artistic explosion over the last 5 years, with a new school of thought and expression overtaking the city. Those behind it emerge from the same soil that birthed Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and inspired the voice of Nobel Laureate, […]

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Salon ART Exhibition Series 1 débuts in Lekki Phase 1

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2017 0

  At the choice Backyard Garden & Grill on Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, venue targetted to woo fresh curators, first time collectors and art lovers in general, four young Nigerian artists stepped out to showcase the works of their imaginations, and the show was an eye opener that art is no longer a passion […]

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Jemiriye Adeniji, Naija voice spectacle in America

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2016 0

To many people, Nigeria is a country whose image had, intermittently, nosedived over the years, no thanks to the negative image given her by the Western media. It is also a country whose cardinal problem is leadership, according to famous writer, Professor Chinua Achebe. However, there are still some young Nigerians whose talents are also making […]

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Nike Okundaye makes Nigeria proud in USA

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2016 0

When it comes to spreading the gospel of arts across the continents, only a few female artists can brave the odds and Nike Okundaye belongs to this class of the select few. Agozino Agozino witnessed the recent outing, where the Detroit Institute of Arts, USA, honoured her with an award   RECENT events in the life […]

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Tony Elumelu injects $100M to lift creative arts industry.

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2016 0

At the iconic National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, on Tuesday, history was made when the Tony Elumelu Foundation, founded by businessman extraordinaire, Tony Elumelu signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) with the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism championed by the minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to inject $100 million for the upliftment of the creative