Topic: Art In Nigeria
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What is the art of Nigeria?
From the north the remarkable Nok terra-cotta heads, most of them fragments of figures, are the earliest African sculpture yet found (c.500 BC-AD 200). Characteristic of these works are the impressive simplification of facial features and t... Read More »
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When did you begin the Art Expo Nigeria?
We started the Art Expo Nigeria in August last year. The art expo was wonderful and beautiful. It was well attended. We helped to pop up the Gallery Owners Association (GOA) so that they in turn will now start running the art expo and the N... Read More »
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Following the trend, what future do you see for art in Nigeria?
I see a very great future. I see a lot of private sector participation. I see government finally waking up to the realisation that art is a viable tool that can be used to awaken economic potentials in the country. I see artists envisioning... Read More »
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Nigerians are gradually beginning to appreciate photography as creative art. Exhibitions are helping to change public perception of photography and more people are becoming conscious of the creative work involved in good photography. This i...
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We are doing very well in Nigeria. The only difference is that the materials especially for painters are very expensive. Otherwise, the Nigerian artists are highly intelligent and they are doing well. I have had the opportunity of going out...
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Most of my professional life I've been in Nigeria. I did only my training and about five years teaching in Ghana. When I left Ghana, my plan was to spend three or four years in Nigeria and I ended up spending 20 years. I've maintained close...
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Nigerians like my work. I think over here in the UK, when they see and hear that I'm an artist they feel proud that one of their boys can actually practice as a professional artist here. I took part in the Society of Nigerian Artists Exhibi...
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God has opened my eyes to see that everything is driven by government. My government is making investments in the Oguta Wonder Lake projects, hotels, building pleasure facilities but without culture what has it got? People have to come to I...
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Source: http://www.thesourceng.com/stallionNovember17.htm
Nigeria, with its people, warmth, madness and vibe will always be my number one inspiration. I was exposed to art from an early age, as my dad is a historic art restorer. So antique furniture and art have always played an important part in ...
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We live in a post-modern world where the cinema, the television and the home-video are controlling our lives, lifestyles and attitudes. The home video is part of the modern theatre which represents the visual culture of our time. It incorpo...
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Source: http://www.thesourceng.com/TheatreSeptember142009.htm
