The Edo Museum of West African Art, located in Benin City, Nigeria, has recently appointed a new curator, Aindrea Emelife. With over 20 years of experience in the arts, Emelife is well-equipped to take on this new role and help the museum continue to grow and thrive.
Emelife has a diverse background in art, including experience as a gallerist, artist liaison, and art fair organizer. She also holds a Master’s degree in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Her appointment as curator of the Edo Museum of West African Art is a significant development for the museum, which has been undergoing a period of growth and expansion in recent years.
One of Emelife’s primary goals as curator is to make the museum more accessible to a wider audience. To achieve this, she plans to organize more public programs and exhibitions that showcase the diversity and richness of West African art. She also hopes to use the museum as a platform for education and community outreach, engaging with local schools and organizations to raise awareness and appreciation for West African art and culture.
Under Emelife’s leadership, the Edo Museum of West African Art is poised to become a leading institution in the region, promoting the legacy and ongoing evolution of West African art. The museum’s collection includes a range of artifacts and artworks from across West Africa, spanning centuries of history and cultural exchange. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement, Emelife hopes to bring this collection to life and make it relevant to a contemporary audience.
In addition to her work at the museum, Emelife is also involved in the wider West African art scene, serving as a consultant and advisor to artists, galleries, and institutions across the region. Her deep knowledge and passion for the arts make her an invaluable asset to the museum and to the larger West African art community.
Emelife’s appointment as curator of the Edo Museum of West African Art marks an exciting new chapter for the West African art world. Her vision and expertise are sure to contribute to the museum’s continued growth and success, and to the promotion and celebration of West African art and culture as a whole.
