From dynamics of Lagos, Oshinowo gets global honours

 

Tosin Oshinowo delivering her award acceptance speech in Venice, Italy. PIC: TARAN WILKHU.

By Tajudeen Sowole 

WHEN Tosin Oshinowo hosted a Lagos gathering to promote architecture event of global status two years ago, the architect's passion for her city of base was exposed. Escalating that passion, Oshinowo's work on Lagos is being celebrated at the on going Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, in Italy.

Idowu's spiritual selfhood finds 'The Secret Place' at kó Gallery

'To Become Vessels of Eternity ' (crayon, spray paint, acrylic on canvas, 100x80cm, dated 2025) by Christopher Samuel Idowu.

CHRISTOPHER Samuel Idowu's solo art exhibition titled The Secret Place holds from July 17-August 30, 2025 at kó Gallery, with opening reception at 6-8 PM. 2025

Conte crayon, spray paint and acrylic on canvas 100 x 80 cm

For multiplicity depth, 'Infinite Visions' converges 20 artists

'Life Study' (Sunday), graphite on paper, 32" x 25", dated 1999, by Babatunde B B.

ADEOLA Balogun, Odogwu Fidelis, Aina Felix, Babatunde B. B., Ato Arinze, Djakou Kassi, Busayo Lawal, Damola Adepoju, Joshua Nmesirionye, Idowu Sonaya, Sylvester Aigbogun, Olumide Oladiran, Luke Osaro, Dotun Alabi, Ariama Okeoghene, Kafaru Abiodun, Olusegun Mokayi, Taiwo George-Taylor, Sola Muyiwa and Sam Ebohon, not in a particular order are artists whose works of diverse interests have reason to converge. 

After 31 years, Adewuyi unveils 'Sole To Soul' sculptures

'Two Hard To Bear' (bronze, 16 x 41 x 50cm, dated 2022) by Kenny Adewuyi. Pic: c/o SMO Contemporary.

DESCRIBED as 'a Landmark solo exhibition', sculptor Kenny Adewuyi's bronze works said to have been in the making since 1993, and completed in 2024, come into public space.

'Chaotic' layers of Ojo's therapeutic colours on canvas

'Journey Within' (acrylic on canvas, 36.83 x 50.8cm, dated 2025) by Roselyn Ojo.

THE relativity of art within the 'eye of the beholder' context is perhaps the resilience that keeps art appreciation strong, across centuries. To a large extent, abstraction has been escalating that subjectivity of art, which generations of artists have explored.

Raising presentation bar at AMIAF's festival of 'Artconomy'

Visitors viewing a section of the AMIAF 2025 during the opening. 

CREATING art without the commensurate presentation may devalue the appreciation of the creative contents, so asserted the 4th ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF).

For creative 'chorus' Signature converges The Swans of female artists

'Sisterly Affection' (mixed media, 48 x 48inches, dated 2025) by Obiwuru Esther.

OLUWAYEMISI Abejide Akingbola, Korede Aremo, Ella Ojadi,  Merit Blessing, Onesa Oruoghor, and Obiwuru Esther create artistic 'chorus' with a series of gathering, exclusive  for female artists.

Tour exhibition, 'Adesuwa Africa' arrives Lambeth Archives

 Phillips Norman, a volunteer researcher for Lambert Archive, during one of the 'Adesuwa Africa' exhibitions.

DEDICATED to promoting culture and heritage through various initiatives, including art exhibitions, workshops, and community events, Adesuwa Africa opens at Lambeth Archives, 16 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1ET, U K, on May 12, 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM; and 17, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 2025.

Provenance breath of Ogiugo's 'Free Spirit' in Houston

AGAIN, provenance, a foundational structure on which art appreciation is built, globally, has exposed the infinity value of masterpieces, in visual culture. The master piece in focus came from the brushstrokes of Lagos-based artist, Edosa Ogiugo, in an impressionist painting, which found its way onto the wall of a collector, over 20 years ago.

Tradition, modernity blend of Ayeni's Dazzle Me Couture design

Oluwadamilola Ayeni's Dazzle Me Couture on runway during 'Driven By Dreams' show, U.K.

By Ola Alowoloke 

DESIGNS of African descents took a leap with freshness as a U.K-based designer, Oluwadamilola Ayeni's works celebrated contemporary prints on the runways.

Fresh entrant, 'Mind of the Masters' goes continental with creative icons

Larry Segun-Lean and Dr Mudiare Onobrakpeya at the presentation of 'Mind of the Masters'...in Lagos.

By Yemi Olakitan

In an inspiring leap toward redefining the narrative of African artistic brilliance, a bold and imaginative project is set to celebrate the legacy of the continent’s master artists. Conceptualized by the visionary Larry Segun-Lean, the initiative—titled Mind of the Masters: Homage to African Icons—will traverse Africa over the next 24 months, engaging communities and reinvigorating pride in the continent’s creative heritage.

Bridging continents, Harmattan Workshop goes to Austria

Founder of Harmattan Workshop, Dr Bruce Onobrakpeya (left) with a Lagos-based curator, Moses Ohiomokhare. 

GRAZ, Austria-based Kunst- und Keramikstudio Selma Etareri has announced presentation of Harmattan Workshop Exhibition. Described as a vibrant showcase of contemporary Nigerian art, Harmattan Workshop will be showing from April 24 to May 31, 2025, at Mariahilferstraße 11, 8020 Graz. 

Yinka Best lifts Juju music with 'Blessing Time'

Yinka Best.

ONE of the artistes whose courage and creativity are still keeping Juju Music genre alive, Yinka Best has another reason to give blessings.