Abuja exhibition showcases local artists
The city of Abuja
will play host to ‘Art in Nigeria: She Moves On’, an exhibition
intended to symbolise the country’s victory over the many vicissitudes
that have befallen her since independence.
The organisers, the
Casalinda Gallery and Iroko Art and Culture, say they are creating a
platform for local artists to display their talent and culture. In a
press release, the organisers say they are keen on championing the
growth and appreciation of the visual arts in Nigeria. To this end,
they are pursuing long-term plans to achieve the goal, the coming art
exhibition being just one.
Casalinda Gallery
proprietor, Gandi Obiefule, says the exhibition is part of a new
revolution which would make Nigerian visual arts a talking point in the
world of art discourse.
His organisation is
working in partnership with Iroko Art and Culture to bring about what
they describe as ambitious goals for the development of art in the
country.
Artists whose works
will be on display during ‘Art in Nigeria: She Moves On’, include the
following: Uchay Chima Joel, Ankeli Christopher, Ndidi Emefiele,
Adetunji Tobi, Iyke Okenyi, Uche Agonsi, Abiola Idowu, Rasaq Abdul,
Chike Emembo, Chukz Okonkwo, Baba Shettima and Kehinde Dada.
‘Art in Nigeria: She Moves On’ is scheduled to run for ten days at
the Casalinda Gallery, situated at No 8, Colorado Close, Off IBB
Boulevard, Maitama, Abuja. It opens to the public on November 5, while
the official opening ceremony will hold on November 6 at 2pm.
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