Art

This festive season, Nigeria’s art galleries are inviting travellers beyond the usual concerts and food festivals. In Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Calabar, galleries are offering more than exhibitions; they are …

Since its establishment in 2015, Rele Gallery has played a clear and steady role in shaping how Nigerian contemporary art is viewed at home and abroad. Founded by Adenrele Sonariwo, …

On June 21, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, confirmed that the Government of the Netherlands handed over 119 looted artefacts. The revered monarch credited divine intervention with the …

What if history weren’t just written in books but carved into wood, moulded in clay, and passed down through generations? Adamawa State, known for its rich cultural heritage, holds a …

What if every handcrafted item you owned told a rich cultural story? In Adamawa State, Nigeria, traditional arts and crafts are more than just creative expressions—they are a legacy passed …

Nigerian creatives are proving that waste is not the end of a material’s journey but the beginning of something extraordinary. Across the country, artists, designers, and sculptors are turning waste …

Nigerian artist Sherif Abdulrafiu is causing a stir in art with his incredible method of creating beautiful, realistic portraits out of cracked glass.  At thirty, he is proving that tradition …

They say art has no borders, and Nigerian artists have proven this by taking their visions beyond continents and creating works that speak to the world in ways words never …

Time does not erase history; it buries it beneath layers of dust, waiting for the curious to uncover its secrets. Northern Nigeria is one of those places where history refuses …

Kano is a city where every corner tells a story, every building whispers the echoes of the past, and every artist adds a chapter to a living, breathing history. In …