5 Contemporary Nigerian artists making waves in the global art scene
Nigeria has established itself as a prominent hub of artistic talent, boasting a profound cultural heritage that serves as a
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Visual Arts
$4 David Bowie painting sells at auction for nearly $90,000
A painting by British pop icon David Bowie recently discovered and purchased for about $4 at a Canadian store that
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Winston Churchill painting sells for over ₦761 million
A painting by wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill sold for $1.85 million (approximately ₦761,275,000 according to Google exchange rates) at
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David Bowie painting from donation bin up for auction
A painting by British pop icon David Bowie was recently discovered at a Canadian store that resells donated goods. The
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Kanye West’s Childhood Art Portfolio Now Worth Over $15,000
Kanye West is giving himself a present from the past as the art he made in high school is now
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Smithsonian Acquires Painting by Nigeria’s Victor Ekpuk
US-based Nigerian artist, Victor Ekpuk has made public the acquisition of his paintwork Union of Saint and Venus by the
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How Artist Adeyemi Emmanuel Is turning Rubber Waste Into Fashion
Lagos based visual artiste Adeyemi Emmanuel began to collect bits of plastic waste and used them to make a backpack.
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US President Donald Trump Applauds Nigerian Artist on Portrait
United States President Donald Trump today praised a Nigerian artist, Oyedele Adedokun Isaac (doks_art) for drawing a portrait of him.
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Johnnie Walker Celebrates Victor Ehikhamenor’s Daydream Esoterica
Recently, Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky and supporter of the arts, recently supported Daydream Esoterica, a solo exhibition by internationally celebrated contemporary visual artist, Victor Ehikhamenor.
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Five Cowries is bringing fun into the Classroom by exploring The Artistic Talents of School Kids
In Nigeria, the Five Cowries Initiative is putting artful expression back in the classroom. By offering an inclusive route to
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