The preview of Terra Kulture Mydrim Gallery (TKMG) auction
is currently ongoing as the sales hold on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Terra Kulture
Mulitupurpose Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Kolade Oshinowo’s Aso-Ebi
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The auction will feature
90 artworks cutting across various media, artists and countries. TKMG auction
was conceived in 2010 to create a platform for promoting the best of African art
with primarily focus on Nigeria.
Mr. Yinka Akinkugbe, a seasoned auctioneer, will conduct the
sales, which features works of Bruce Onobrakpeya, Abayomi Barber, Kolade
Oshinowo, Ablade Glover, among the old masters. And as the auction house is
responsible for promoting emerging artists, the sales include the works of Olawunmi
Banjo, Olumide Onadipe and Oyewole Olufemi, among other young artists.
“Over
the years, the auction house has sold works from artists like Ben Enwonwu, El
Anatsui, Ben Osawe, Erhabor Emokpae, Lamidi Fakeye to mention a few,” Ronke
Akinyele, Curator
at Terra Kulture Art Gallery, stated. “We hope to have many art professionals
and many visitors attend the art auction and we believe it is an essential
place for professionals, collectors and artists to meet."
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