Multi faceted artist Modupeola Fadugba creates paintings, drawings, and installations that are socially conscious. She is a self-taught artist with a background in engineering, economics, education, and education, and revels at the various field she is in being poured into her creative practice. Modupeola Fadugba, The Black Pageant,…
Duke Asidere is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated contemporary artists with both domestic and international following. He obtained a first class Bachelor of Arts degree in Painting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1988. Duke Asidere Image courtesy of Jonas Schwarz Lausten Asidere went on to teach painting,…
Taiye Idahor was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Where she attended the well known Yaba College of Technology in Lagos. Where she majored in sculpture before earning a Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2007. Idahor has made great contributions to the area of identity theory and the…
Ayoola Gbolahan is a talented and prolific artist from Lagos, Nigeria where he is currently based. Ayoola draws his inspiration from human anthropology and the unveiling of spirituality. Gbolahan’s expression of art can be called abstract expressionist using mediums such as pastels, acrylic, charcoal and pencil. Ayoola Gbolahan…
Step into the inspiring world in this month’s podcast episode with Gerald Chukwuma. The visionary artist was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He is one of Nigeria’s leading contemporary artist. Gerald is known for his meticulously crafted wooden sculptures. Gerald in the studio. Image courtesy of Jonas…
Nike Art Gallery is well known in Lagos, Nigeria as an art gallery that showcases and promotes not only Nigeria, but art from all over the continent. It is founded by Nike Davies-Okundaye; a prominent Nigerian textile designer and artist. She known as Nike or fondly, Mama Nike.…
London Art Week buzzed with vibrant energy as diverse contemporary African artworks took center stage in various art fairs. These events are crucial, offering a global platform for African artists in the diaspora. Notably, artists’ collaborations with international galleries has boosted African art sales significantly. Frieze and 1-54,…
Welcome to a new month and to a new episode drop! Studio Visits; Nigeria, hosted by Jonas Schwarz Lausten. We take a look at some of Nigeria’s most inspiring contemporary artists. This episode is a conversation with stellar creative, Ameh Egwuh. Ameh Egwuh. Image courtesy of Jonas Schwarz Lausten…
ANA Presents to you another episode of Studio Visits Nigeria hosted by Jonas Schwarz Lausten. This episode features artist, Uchay Joel Chima. He has produced numerous avant-garde works using various mediums, including performance art videos and two-dimensional found object sculptures. Uchay Joel Chima Image courtesy of Jonas Schwarz…
Welcome to Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits Nigeria hosted by Jonas Schwarz Lausten. Introducing Nigerian visual artist Chidinma Nnoli based in Lagos. Nnoli, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Benin, creates art that explores the relationship between the emotional state of the…