Art

In a significant stride for international cultural diplomacy, the Republic of Turkey has identified 76 historical artefacts, crafted from wood and metal and believed to have originated in Nigeria. This …

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 …