26th Harmattan Workshop Agbarha-Otor 2024
26th Harmattan Workshop Agbarha-Otor 2024
theme: Folklore, Folk Tales, Folk Art, Myth and Legends
Bruce Onobrakpeya's THE MASK AND THE CROSS Opens in Washington D.C.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is showcasing works by sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya, considered one the fathers of postcolonial Nigerian modernism. On view June 21 - Jan. 21, 2025.
by OYIZA ADABA, Washington D.C.
Front view of The National Museum of African Art at The Smithsonian Institution. Photo by Africa-Related
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is showcasing works by sculptor and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya, considered one the fathers of postcolonial Nigerian modernism.
Image of the artist Bruce Onobrakpeya, towering over his exhibition.
Opening Night: Guest curator Janine Gaëlle Dieudji with Lauren Tate Baeza Curator of African Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and Mudiare Onobrakpeya of Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation.
Oyiza Adaba takes viewers inside “Bruce Onobrakpeya's: The Mask and the Cross”, on view June 21 - Jan. 21, 2025. The exhibition features works by the artist from 1966 through 1978, a period when he completed multiple commissions for the Catholic Church, including his seminal “Fourteen Stations of the Cross” series. The exhibition also recognizes Onobrakpeya’s legacy - inspiring generations of visual artists in Nigeria - with artworks from the museum’s collection that reflect Onobrakpeya’s influence. The opening ceremony was graced with dignitaries from diplomatic corp to art lovers, collectors and family members.
The National Museum of African Arts is celebrating 60 years of showcasing unique art from Africa, with a summer lineup that also include, ‘Benin Bronzes’: Ambassadors of the Oba, ‘Before Nollywood: The Ideal Photo Studio’, Ayana V Jackson’s 'Into The Deep’, John Akomfrah’s ‘Five Mumirations’, and ‘Water in African Arts’ exhibitions.
“Blending Christian iconography, Nigerian folklore and West African traditions, Onobrakpeya’s art interprets spiritualism through a global lens. Biblical stories are presented with Nigerian characters and environments, such as the “Passion of Christ” depicting Roman soldiers in British military uniforms and Jesus in Nigerian robes. ”
Oyiza Adaba reports. Video courtesy of Africa-Related.
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PHOTOS: The Global African Women’s Day 2024
A special Pan-African gala took place at historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on March 16, 2024 during the annual two-week UN women’s conference, Commission on the Status of Women. The purpose of the gala and award ceremony was to celebrate Global African Women’s Day with African women and women of African descent from around the world, spanning; Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean.
By Oyiza Adaba, New York
A special Pan-African gala took place at historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on March 16, 2024 during the annual two-week UN women’s conference, Commission on the Status of Women. The purpose of the gala and award ceremony was to celebrate Global African Women’s Day with African women and women of African descent from around the world, spanning; Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean.
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EL ANATSUI at TATE MODERN Until April 15
If you are in or close to London, love art and yet to see El Anatsui’s “Behind The Red Moon”, showing at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall; the exhibition ends on April 15, 2024
By Oyiza Adaba, London
If you are in or close to London, love art and yet to see El Anatsui’s “Behind The Red Moon”, showing at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall; the exhibition ends on April 15, 2024
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iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival 2024
iREP 2024, the 14th edition of the annual ritual, will feature conversations, screenings, workshops, networking sessions, and other related activities. Over 45 films are expected to be screened at the two venues hosting the festival this year vis: Freedom Park, 1 Hospital Road, Lagos Island, and Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi.
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Art21 Partners with EXPO CHICAGO 2024
Chicago, Illinois – Art21 is thrilled to announce a partnership with EXPO CHICAGO, the city’s premier showcase of contemporary and modern art galleries. Returning April 11-14, 2024, to Navy Pier's Festival Hall, EXPO CHICAGO 2024: “A Fusion of Art, Dialogue, and Inspiration” is a dynamic convergence of artistic expression, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive initiatives celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage while spotlighting the vibrant contemporary arts community.
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Art21 Partners with EXPO CHICAGO 2024
Chicago, Illinois – Art21 is thrilled to announce a partnership with EXPO CHICAGO, the city’s premier showcase of contemporary and modern art galleries. Returning April 11-14, 2024, to Navy Pier's Festival Hall, EXPO CHICAGO 2024: “A Fusion of Art, Dialogue, and Inspiration” is a dynamic convergence of artistic expression, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive initiatives celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage while spotlighting the vibrant contemporary arts community.
Art21 will present two programs featuring several award-winning films as part of EXPO CHICAGO’s /Dialogues program as well as a public program at Gene Siskel Film Center featuring the artist Michael Rakowitz. Hosted in collaboration with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), /Dialogues offers engaging panel discussions featuring leading curators, artists, and arts professionals. From exploring the artist's civic responsibilities to addressing the role of art in times of crisis, this year's lineup will delve into pressing topics shaping the contemporary art landscape. Attendees can also look forward to the Soho House Snug, a designated space within the /Dialogues area, where they can connect with fellow art enthusiasts and enjoy stimulating discussions, book signings, and video presentations by Art21.
"Art21 is proud to partner with EXPO CHICAGO in bringing our films to the city, Art21’s largest audience in the Midwest,” says Tina Kukielski, Susan Sollins Executive Director and Chief Curator. “We’re also excited that celebrated artist Michael Rakowitz will be joining us in Chicago for a special screening of his Art21 film.”
Art21’s /Dialogues program at EXPO CHICAGO include:
“Award-Winning Art21 Films”
Friday, April 12th, Noon-1pm
Soho House Snug, EXPO's /Dialogues area
Experience a curated selection of acclaimed Art21 films from 2023, featuring artists such as Miranda July, Christine Sun Kim, and Kerry James Marshall. Jurrell Lewis, Art21 Assistant Curator, will lead a Q&A session following the screening.
“Art21 Presents Artists in Chicago”
Friday, April 12th, Noon-1pm
Soho House Snug, EXPO's /Dialogues area
Discover the creative voices shaping Chicago's artistic landscape through films showcasing artists like Nick Cave, Theaster Gates, and Jessica Stockholder. Emma Nordin, Art21 Director of Education, will host a post-screening Q&A session.
Art21 is also offering a public program at Gene Siskel Film Center:
“Art21 Presents Artist Michael Rakowitz in Conversation”
Saturday, April 13th, 1-2pm
Gene Siskel Film Center
Delve into the artistic journey of Michael Rakowitz with a screening of the Art21 Extended Play film "Michael Rakowitz: Haunting the West," followed by an insightful conversation with the artist. Tickets to this event are available to the general public (ie, guests don’t need a pass to EXPO CHICAGO to attend).
EXPO CHICAGO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art. Learn more at www.expochicago.com.
Art21 is the world’s leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time. A nonprofit organization, the mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art, producing documentary films, resources, and public programs. Learn more at Art21.org.
IMAGE: Michael Rakowitz in the New York Close Up film, “Michael Rakowitz: Haunting the West.” © Art21, 2021.
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+234Art Fair Holds First Edition In Lagos
There is a brand-new Nigerian art fair dedicated to supporting emerging artists that is coming up in Lagos from 22nd to 31st March, 2024. +234Art Fair is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the burgeoning art industry in Nigeria by providing a platform that supports emerging artists and encourages art acquisition.
+234Art Fair is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the burgeoning art industry
There is a brand-new Nigerian art fair dedicated to supporting emerging artists that is coming up in Lagos. It’s called the +234 Art Fair and will run from 22nd to 31st March, 2024.
+234Art Fair is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the burgeoning art industry in Nigeria by providing a platform that supports emerging artists and encourages increased interest in art acquisition, thereby contributing to the growth and prosperity of the local art sector as well as its international recognition.
The 2024 theme for the +234 Art Fair is “Heritage”, aimed at young artists to explore ways in which they can build practices that tie to the past but also create new futures. The fair seeks to explore the development of young artists in order to give inspiration and insight on how the creation of an indigenous style contributes to global reach and success.
The Venue for the Fair is the new Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. The programme of events include Masterclasses that will treat subjects such as African Art in the Global Art Market, The Business of Photography, Bridging Time: Connecting Heritage and Modernity in Nigerian Art, How to Navigate the International Art Scene as a Local Artist, Artistic Research, Grant Writing, Navigating Biennales and Museums in Contemporary Art
Panelists include Florence Lynch, a New York-based art dealer, Alain Ngann a photographer artist, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, a Nigerian creative photographer, Oluwatoyin Sogbesan an architect, a cultural historian, Jess Castellote, the Director of the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art; and many more
The exhibition’s title, “+234Art,” cleverly merges Nigeria’s country calling code (+234) with the encompassing term “Art,” serving as an all-encompassing representation of the contemporary Nigerian art scene and its interconnectedness with the broader African and global art community. This free-entry fair offers an immersive showcase of painting, photography, and sculpture, providing the public with an upclose look at the latest creative endeavours of emerging artists and photographers in Nigeria.
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Book Presentation: BUT FOR GOD by Tom Adaba at LABAF 25th Edition
The 25th Edition of The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) holding at Lagos Freedom Park on November 13-19, 2023; promises to be a seven-day communal feast with top global literary giants.
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Book Cover: But For God by Aaze Tom Adaba. Published by Parrésia Publishers
The 25th Edition of The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) holding at Lagos Freedom Park on November 13-19, 2023; promises to be a seven-day communal feast with top global literary giants.
Tom Adaba Legacy Project invites you to a hybrid book presentation
CORA BOOK TREK 'The Joy of Reading' at Lagos Art & Book Festival (LABAF) presents the 2nd Edition Release of BUT FOR GOD by Aaze Tom Adaba (OON)
Date: Nov 18, 2023
Time: 05:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: CORA Library & Resource Centre, Freedom Park Lagos
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Meeting ID: 893 8099 7152
Passcode: BFG
For more info visit www.tomadabalegacy.com
“This is a campaign for LITERACY with the aim of deepening EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT and EMPOWERMENT – all in the cause of Nation-Building.”
LABAF 25.0
This 7-day extravaganza promises an immersive experience celebrating LIFE & IDEA through the instrumentality of the Arts. This is a campaign for LITERACY with the aim of deepening EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT and EMPOWERMENT – all in the cause of Nation-Building. It's a communal feast not to be missed.
LABAF Zoom details:
Meeting ID: 83916542451
Passcode: LABAF25.0
Books featured at the 25th edition of LABAF 2023.
El Anatsui visits MoMA
World renowned contemporary artist and sculptor El Anatsui visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, where he was given a guided tour by MoMA curator and former student Ugochukwu Smooth Nzewi. He took in art exhibitions like "Emerging Ecologies", as well as others by artists like Mae-ling Lokko, Refik Anadol, and Ed Ruscha.
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Exhibition: “Emerging Ecologies” showing at MoMA NewYork
World renowned contemporary artist and sculptor El Anatsui visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, where he was given a guided tour by MoMA curator and former student Ugochukwu Smooth Nzewi. He took in art exhibitions like "Emerging Ecologies", as well as others by artists like Mae-ling Lokko, Refik Anadol, and Ed Ruscha.
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EXHIBITIONS AT MOMA
SPIKE LEE Exhibits "A Collection That Could Fill The BROOKLYN MUSEUM"
And with those words, The Brooklyn Museum took on the challenge thrown by the legendary Spike Lee - to curate his life's works as filmmaker and cultural icon, in an exhibition themed "Creative Sources"
And with those words, The Brooklyn Museum took on the challenge thrown by the legendary Spike Lee - to curate his life's works as filmmaker and cultural icon, in an exhibition themed "Creative Sources"
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Filmmaker & Director Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee, whose rich 40-year career produced unforgettable classic motion pictures like “Do the Right Thing”, “Jungle Fever” “Malcom X” and “4 Little Girls”. Photo from “Creative Sources” exhibition.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM
October 7, 2023 -February 4, 2024
The exhibition boasts over 350 works drawn from his personal collection, including atworks by prominent Black American artists, including Kehinde Wiley, Deborah Roberts, and Michael Ray Charles, displayed alongside instruments once owned by legendary musicians like Baba Olatunji and Prince. Historical and contemporary photographs, sports and movie memorabilia come together to reveal the connections among the people, places, and ideas that have fueled Spike Lee’s incisive and illustrious storytelling career.
Introduction to actress Rosie Perez in “Do The Right Thing” Video: “Creative Sources“ Exhibition
Photos from SPIKE LEE’s CREATIVE SOURCES
What is BEHIND THE RED MOON? El Anatsui Transforms Tate Modern Turbine Hall
Tate Modern's #TurbineHall opened on October 11, 2023 with “Behind The Red Moon” by globally acclaimed sculptor El Anatsui who transformed the site-specific Hyundai Commission with shimmering bottle cap sculptures with messages about global trade, consumption, environment and history.
El Anatsui. 13 Hyundai Commission: Behind the Red Moon. Photo ©Tate (Lucy Green)
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Tate Modern's #TurbineHall opened on October 11, 2023 with “Behind The Red Moon” by globally acclaimed sculptor El Anatsui who transformed the site-specific Hyundai Commission with shimmering bottle cap sculptures with messages about global trade, consumption, environment and history.
Exhibition: Behind The Red Moon
October 11, 2023 - April 14, 2023
Global trade, consumption, environment and history were at the heart of El Anatsui’s mind-blowing exhibition at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. The internationally recognized artist is best-known for his cascading metallic sculptures constructed of thousands of upcycled bottle-tops strung with copper wire. The results of these repurposed materials are the dazzling works of abstract art, that have graced several prestigious museums and galleries around the world.
Since Tate Modern opened in 2000, the Turbine Hall has hosted some of the world's most memorable works of contemporary art. Artists like Louise Bourgeois, Cecilia Vicuña, Kara Walker, Anicka Yi, Tito Seghal, Richard Title, Miroslaw Balka, Ai Weiwei and many more; have used their art in the Turbine Hall to make statements on a wide range of subjects.
Behind the Red Moon: Photo ©Tate (Joe Humphrys)
The Hyundai Commission is curated by International Art curator Osei Bonsu, with Dina Akhmadeeva serving as Assistant Curator. The exhibition will be accompanied by a new book from Tate Publishing, in partnership with Hyundai Art Lab.
Behind the Red Moon: Photo ©Tate (Lucy Green)
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FINALLY! EL ANATSUI OPENS THE CONCIERGERIE IN PARIS
The pandemic had delayed Anatsui's first solo exhibition in France, and a welcomed breath of fresh air greeted the art world today, as galleries and museums worldwide slowly begin reopening.
A welcomed breath of fresh air greeted the art world today, as galleries and museums worldwide slowly begin reopening.
PARIS, France
Words: Oyiza Adaba
Photos: Eric Dereumaux
Exhibition: May 19, 2021
Exhibition: May 20 - November 24, 2021
The pandemic delayed Anatsui's first solo exhibition in France, and now the doors the former medieval royal palace which became a prison during the Revolution, have opened to the public.
The poetic installation by the globally-acclaimed sculptor echoes the history of the location and the passing of time. By calling on the five elements: water, wind, wood, metal and stone, Anatsui fills the walls and fireplaces with six new sculptures that reflect the theme.
The exhibition is part of the Africa 2020 Season and is opened through November 24, 2021.
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El Anatsui's 'THREE ANGLES' Opens Carnegie International's 57th Edition
Ahead of the opening of the 57th Edition of The Carnegie International, which opens on October 13, 2018 , acclaimed sculptor EL Anatsui was in Pittsburgh PA for the installation of his most recent piece 'Three Angles', which covers the facade of the Carnegie Museum of Art.
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The Artist, EL Anatsui in front of Carnegie Museum of Art facade.
““It feels like an opening on the museum wall to the sky.””
Ahead of the opening of the 57th Edition of The Carnegie International, which opens on October 13, 2018 , acclaimed sculptor El Anatsui was in Pittsburgh PA for the installation of his most recent piece 'Three Angles', which covers the facade of the Carnegie Museum of Art.
Joining him at the pre-opening reception hosted by the museum was Pittsburgh-based Architect and Sculptor Dee Briggs, who fabricated the piece by galvanizing 21 young men and women of various ages from her Wilkinsburg community to work on it, over a five month period.
The piece combines aluminum printing plates sourced locally in Pittsburgh with metal (bottle caps) from Nsukka, and embeds 'triangular/meeting point/mirror' themes throughout. It will be the first time the artist has combined manpower and material across the continents to conceptualize and fabricate a piece.
"It feels like an opening on the museum wall to the sky", exclaimed Puala, a passerby who stopped to admire the hanging piece.
El Anatsui is one of 32 artists and collectives invited to participate in this prestigious art event, which takes place every 5 years. The exhibition is open through March 25, 2019.
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Highlights of Anya Fụlụ Ugo 2015
An Interdisciplinary African Arts Conference in honour of El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu that took place at the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. The maiden edition was held in honour of Professors El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu.
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Faculty of Arts Complex, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Photo: Africa-Related
anya fụlụ ugo jaa ya mma, na-adi afụ ugo kwa daa
- the eye that sees an eagle should adore it, for only rarely are eagles seen -
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Interdisciplinary African Arts Conference of the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria in honour of El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu
Theme: African Art and Artists after the Millennial Turn
Venue: Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Date: 24-27 June 2015
This conference adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the discourse of the current state of art and artists in Africa and in the African Diaspora. It is our tribute to two important global artists associated with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, whose work over the past four decades demonstrates the multiple layers of critical, historical, and other narrative contexts that African art engenders today. Professors El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu are acclaimed for creating a respectable body of works that have grown to defy any marginal critical or historical narrative - a microcosm of the form and content of African art today.
The four-day even was attended by artists and educators from various countries including UK, Spain, The United States, Germany etc. The program was packed with activities such as breakout sessions, art exhibitions, guided tours etc.
The broad theme of the conference, “African Art and Artists after the Millennial Turn” proposes an interdisciplinary approach to the discourse of the current state of art and artists in Africa and in the African Diaspora. Under the banner “Anya Fulu Ugo”, this maiden edition was held in honour of Professors El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu.