Art

Clay is one of the oldest storytellers in Africa. Long before written history, people shaped the earth with their hands, turning soil into vessels that could hold water, food, memory, …

There is a side of Lagos state that does not shout with traffic horns or rush with endless movement. It exists behind gallery doors, in quiet rooms filled with colour, …

In the dim galleries of the British Museum, intricate brass plaques and sculpted heads from the ancient Kingdom of Benin stand as silent witnesses to a tumultuous history. These artefacts, …

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 …