Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kurating - Nigerian Fine Arts ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kurating.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Tobiloba Fasalejo Turns Paternal Absence into Paintings of Memory](https://kurating.com/tobiloba-fasalejo-turns-paternal-absence-into-paintings-of-memory/) - In early 2026, Tobiloba Fasalejo exhibited a new body of work titled, “Neither Absence, Nor End”, at Rele Gallery. The artworks were the fruits of the time spent at the bootcamp and residency program organised by the gallery’s art foundation. He was a part of the 3 resident artists chosen for the 2026 edition of - [Do Nigerian Artists Owe Us Politics? ](https://kurating.com/do-nigerian-artists-owe-us-politics/) - Nigerian artists have long used their medium to confront power by calling out the government. In 1958, the Zaria Rebels opposed the absence of Nigerian traditional art from the university curriculum. A year before independence, Demas Nwoko painted Nigeria in 1959 — three colonial officers with long, drawn faces while barely visible Black figures occupy - [Ray Darlington’s Persistent Visions of Realism in Acrylic](https://kurating.com/ray-darlingtons-persistent-visions-of-realism-in-acrylic/) - Ray Darlington paints subjective worlds with lustrous pastel crayons. His sweet spot is making graphite sketches and brushing them over with acrylic paint, so they capture both hardiness and vulnerability, like nature. Afrorealism, he calls it, for his preoccupation with sentiments that mark the contemporary African experience. Hyperrealism is how his clients describe his style - [Is CCA’s Archive Alive?](https://kurating.com/is-ccas-archive-alive/) - The Lagos art audience is no stranger to archival projects or conversations on the same. In April 2026, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Guest Artists Space Foundation played host to cultural practitioners and institutions exchanging knowledge about archives and material conservation. The four-day programme themed ‘Archive Fever II: Stewarding Art Archives’ stood - [On sacred art that was not made for museum showcases](https://kurating.com/on-sacred-art-that-was-not-made-for-museum-showcases/) - Two years before Nigerian independence from colonial rule, the Yoruba religion had been significantly suppressed by the rise of colonialism and the introduction of Christianity. It was in this quandary that the Head Priestess of Osun sent a call for help to Susanne Wenger, an Austrian artist: the shrines needed to be refurbished. To expedite - [The Curious Case of Contemporary Nigerian Art](https://kurating.com/the-curious-case-of-contemporary-nigerian-art/) - Art is often described as a space of openness and experimentation. In practice, it rarely exists without expectations. - [Bruce Onobrakpeya and the Stations of the Cross ](https://kurating.com/bruce-onobrakpeya-stations-of-the-cross/) - Mark Twain said, “There is no such thing as a new idea. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope.” Every new or original idea is a rearrangement of older ones seen differently. Every art period or movement has been a testament to these words. Nigerian - [How An Identity Crisis Birthed This Artist’s Return To Clay](https://kurating.com/hezekiah-obidare-identity-crisis-birthed-eccentric-artworks/) - Growing up in Ipetu Modu, a small town in Osun State, Nigeria, artist Hezekiah Obidare lived surrounded by a cultural richness he once paid no attention to. The town, known for its vast natural deposits of clay, holds a sacred place in Yoruba mythology as the site where Obatala, a messenger from God in charge - [Anita Abada wants global screens for Nigerian films, while making the numbers work](https://kurating.com/anita-abada-global-rooms-nigerian-films-business/) - Nigeria’s film industry has long thrived on scale and improvisation. Nollywood grew from low-budget shoots distributed on VHS and VCD, sold in street markets (remember Iweka Road, Onitsha? Ebinpejo Lane, Idumota, Lagos?) and broadcast on DSTV. Today, cinemas deliver the blockbusters. Streamers like Netflix and Prime Video do prestige but have selectivity. And YouTube has - [Who speaks for the missing? Who speaks for the left behind?](https://kurating.com/we-speak-their-names-in-hushed-tones-omoregie-osakpolor/) - There is a silence that lingers in the homes of those left behind. A silence heavy with grief, unspoken fears, and the unrelenting hope that one day, a missing loved one will walk through the door again. For many families in Benin City, this silence is beyond metaphorical, it is a haunting, an absence that - [Yar Arewa? The Rise of Northern Nigerian Women in the Creative Space](https://kurating.com/yar-arewa-the-rise-of-northern-nigerian-women-in-the-creative-space/) - Shalom C Ikemba Ancestral Energy by Aisha Mbaya What does it mean to be a Northern Nigerian woman? To some, it is a source of pride, and to others, it feels like a box – a limitation that they want to break out of. In the creative space, being a Northern Nigerian woman often means - [Poetry Meets Music: Highlights From The ArtiMetrics’ Living In The Epiphany Showcase](https://kurating.com/poetry-meets-music-highlights-from-the-artimetrics-living-in-the-epiphany-showcase/) - The two creative media, music and poetry, may be wrongly perceived as dissimilar. However, popular examples, including the collaboration between Beyoncé and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Flawless and Titilope Sonuga’s body of work, show that there is a unique value that lies in the convergence of these media. Often, the best songs hold value outside - [The 15 Most Remarkable Contemporary Nigerian Album Covers](https://kurating.com/the-15-most-remarkable-contemporary-nigerian-album-covers/) - And so begs the question: what makes cover art ‘remarkable’? It should first be said that an image can not exist outside its function. That is, good cover art that does not intrigue the viewer does not exist. It is, after all, its original motive: to make the audience wonder. Illustration by Agala Silvanus Oyi On the cover of American writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ is a commissioned painting by Spanish painter Francis Cugat titled ‘Celestial Eyes’. It is a distinct sight that, as with any other significant book cover, is obtrusively memorable. This premise holds true for music, too. - [Sheltering Creativity: The Unseen Power of Nigerian Art Spaces](https://kurating.com/sheltering-creativity-the-unseen-power-of-nigerian-art-spaces/) - Imagine stepping into Nike Art Gallery in Lagos, Nigeria—its towering white walls are alive with hundreds of artworks, each vying for attention like actors on a crowded stage. The gallery radiates a kind of relentless energy, vibrant and captivating, a visual feast that leaves you both inspired and slightly overwhelmed. Just across the city, Terra - [Ife Kwulu, Ife a Kwudube Ya - Nothing Stands Alone: A Solo Art Exhibition](https://kurating.com/ife-kwulu-ife-a-kwudube-ya-nothing-stands-alone-a-solo-art-exhibition/) - In his compelling solo exhibition "Ife Kwulu, Ife a Kwudube Ya," Chijioke Onuora masterfully intertwines the heritage of the Nsukka Art School with a contemporary reinterpretation of indigenous Igbo aesthetics. Drawing on the revival of uli art pioneered by the historic Nsukka Group, the exhibition explores themes of duality and collective identity, reflecting both the - [All About Love: An Exploration of  Nigeria’s Religious Romance Authors](https://kurating.com/nigeria-religious-romance-authors/) - A profound shift is happening in Nigerian literature that reflects the country's modern reading culture and its strong religious populace. There is a noticeable rise in the diversity of book genres written and read in the country. Prior to now, the majority of Nigerian fiction were literary and served as social commentary, such as publications - [Trash Or Treasure? How Eco Art is Tackling Plastic Pollution](https://kurating.com/how-eco-art-tackling-plastic-pollution/) - Art may be the only way out of this plastic mess. - [Application for the 2025 Rele Young Contemporaries Residency Program opens](https://kurating.com/application-for-the-2025-young-contemporaries-residency-program-opens/) - The Rele Arts Foundation has officially opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Young Contemporaries Residency Program. This marks the 10th edition of the laudable project and intense training program for early career artists, initiated by the Arts Foundation of one of Nigeria’s better-known contemporary art spaces, Rele Gallery, as it aims to empower - [2024 Venice Biennale: MOWAA, The Republic presents The Nigerian Imaginary Cover Art Contest worth N1million](https://kurating.com/2024-venice-biennale-mowaa-the-republic-presents-the-nigerian-imaginary-cover-art-contest-worth-n1million/) - The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), organizers of the Nigeria Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2024 have collaborated with The Republic magazine to organize The Nigerian Imaginary Cover Art Contest. The magazine's next issue will spotlight Nigeria's exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale as its cover will be the winning entry from the contest. Creative - [2024 LIMCAF application opens, themed "Humanism"](https://kurating.com/2024-limcaf-application-opens-themed-humanism/) - Organizers of the Life in My City Arts Festival (LIMCAF) released applications for the 2024 edition as the largest and longest-running annual festival in Nigeria returns in grand style. The yearly art contest is usually hosted to foster artistic creativity though empowering young and budding artists, male and female including persons living with disabilities (PLWD) - [Spirituality, History, Self Identity, End SARS, FESTAC '77—major highlights of exhibitions at 2024 Lagos Biennial themed 'Refuge"](https://kurating.com/spirituality-history-self-identity-end-sars-festac-77-major-highlights-of-exhibitions-at-2024-lagos-biennial-themed-refuge/) - The 4th Lagos Biennial which was held from the 3rd-10th of February 2024 at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square saw the assemblage of the creative works of over 80 artists from all parts of Africa and the world with the theme 'Refuge.' Exhibitions explored spirituality by examining traditional religious practices, enabling long-lost historic landmarks especially - [MCAA to spotlight female African artists, host chat with Mama Nike in 6th Miniature Exhibition themed “Her-Story Re-framed”](https://kurating.com/mcaa-to-spotlight-female-african-artists-host-chat-with-mama-nike-in-6th-miniature-exhibition-themed-her-story-re-framed/) - In the wake of this year's International Women's Day Celebration, the Patrons Modern and Contemporary African Arts (MCAA) has announced the date for her 6th Miniature Exhibition themed “Her-Story Re-framed.” When is the event slated for? The event is scheduled to be held at the Arts Hotel in Lagos from March 30th to April 14th, - [A mental cycle feeds the evolution of Sabrina Coleman-Pinheiro's art](https://kurating.com/a-mental-cycle-feeds-the-evolution-of-sabrina-coleman-pinheiro-art/) - Creativity has always been embedded in Sabrina Coleman-Pinheiro’s life. As a child, she remembers trying everything, from poetry to painting and collages–even a visual diary that her mother read, to her chagrin, of course. Growing up, it was a busy home, with cousins who came over a lot. And in that environment, she often needed - [Venice Biennale 2024: Nigerian Pavilion to tackle End Sars and Benin Kingdom looting](https://kurating.com/venice-biennale-2024-nigerian-pavilion-set-to-address-looting-of-benin-kingdom/) - Nigeria will participate in the 2024 Venice Biennale as the nation’s pavilion is set to address the looting of the ancient Benin Kingdom. The pavilion will also exhibit works made in collaboration with the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). Who are the participating artists? Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Abraham - [Meet the big 8: Windsor Gallery presents 'Modern Matriarchs'](https://kurating.com/meet-the-big-8-windsor-gallery-presents-modern-matriarchs/) - Lagos-based contemporary art space, Windsor Gallery has unveiled a stellar cast of female artists for its first group presentation of the year tagged 'Modern Matriarchs – Charting New Frontiers in Art' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Windsor Gallery (Lagos) (@windsor.gallery_lagos) Why it matters? The history of female African artists is rich - [Rele Gallery in 3rd continent as it finds new London home ](https://kurating.com/rele-gallery-finds-a-new-home-in-london/) - One of Nigeria's better-known contemporary art spaces, Rele Gallery has announced that it is set to expand into Europe with a new space in the city of London opening next month. Why it matters? This means the contemporary art centre will now have an abode in Africa(Lagos), North America(Los Angeles), and Europe(London)—spreading its artistic tentacles - [Heart Full of Art: Neec Nonso Connects Through His Art](https://kurating.com/heart-full-of-art-neec-nonso-connects-through-his-art/) - Often inspired by everyday life, feelings of nostalgia, deja vu and passion, Neec does most of his practice not with his camera, but in his heart - [Keen, Odd and Ingenious: Neec Nonso Looks to the Ordinary for Extraordinary Art](https://kurating.com/keen-odd-and-ingenious-neec-nonso-looks-to-the-ordinary-for-extraordinary-art/) - It is common for great artists to be eccentric. This probably explains the artistic genius of Neec Nonso, a visual artist whose works often inspire an ‘oh wow’ - [14 Apps Nigerian Creatives Swear By – Part 2](https://kurating.com/14-apps-nigerian-creatives-swear-by-part-2/) - As promised, we bring you the concluding part of our series 14 Apps Nigerian Creatives Swear By with more of Nigerian Creatives' choice apps for organization, marketing and continuing education. 1. The Best Apps for Administration Microsoft Authenticator While you work hard to hone your skills and earn your 2k, hackers are on the prowl - [Crypto Artist Osinachi Launches Creator Accelerator to Bring Opportunities to African Artist](https://kurating.com/popular-crypto-artist-osinachi-launches-creator-accelerator-to-bring-opportunities-to-african-artist/) - Osinachi has announced a creator accelerator program that promises to elevate the careers of artists and creators across Africa. - [Gallerist Pearl Lam Chronicles Her First Trip to Lagos](https://kurating.com/gallerist-pearl-lam-chronicles-her-first-trip-to-lagos/) - Pearl Lam on Lagos's vibrant cultural tapestry; an excellent recap (or reminder) of the city's cultural significance. She lauded the city's flourishing.. - [Documentation of a Nation’s Revolution](https://kurating.com/documentation-of-a-nations-revolution/) - Those who tell you “Do not put too much politics in your heart” are not being honest. If you look very carefully, you will see that they are the same people who are quite happy with the situation as it is...What they are saying is do not disrupt the system. -Chinua Achebe. When I think - [Finding Ìjèbú: How Museums are Key to Keeping Young Nigerians Connected With History](https://kurating.com/finding-ijebu-how-museums-are-key-to-keeping-young-nigerians-connected-with-history/) - It was always a delight to hear these stories of my origin, ancestry, and history. But my father's stories seemed not to be enough for the insatiable thirst I felt. I wanted more, so the search began for museums with unique artefacts and materials connected with the Ìjèbú people. - [From Adire to AI: Nigerian Artists are Revamping Tradition for a Global Audience](https://kurating.com/from-adire-to-ai-nigerian-artists-are-revamping-tradition-for-a-global-audience/) - Today, contemporary Nigerian artists are embracing the power of traditional art forms and creatively reimagining the past to push boundaries - [The Struggle to Preserve Nigeria's Fading Cultural Memories](https://kurating.com/preserving-nigerias-fading-cultural-heritage/) - Art can be vital in preserving Nigerian cultural heritage, especially among young people. But this is not a task that can be accomplished by artists alone. - [5 Tips to Gain Confidence & Visibility for Visual Artists in Nigeria](https://kurating.com/5-tips-to-gain-confidence-visibility-for-visual-artists-in-nigeria/) - "I think connecting with other artists for visibility is important because you don't know who holds the keys or opportunity for your next door to open." - [Art Legend, Bruce Onobrakpeya at Ninety](https://kurating.com/art-legend-bruce-onobrakpeya-at-ninety/) - Bruce Onobrakpeya turned 90 on August 31, and artists worldwide celebrated his six decades of creative works. Onobrakpeya says he still has a lot to do... - [Chinese market to welcome Nigerian arts and crafts, says Envoy](https://kurating.com/chinese-market-to-welcome-nigerian-arts-and-crafts-says-envoy/) - Mr. Li says, in the nearest future, the Chinese market will welcome Nigerian arts and crafts. - [Nigerian artists shouldn’t shun NFTs just yet. Here's why.](https://kurating.com/nigerian-artists-shouldnt-shun-nfts-just-yet-heres-why/) - For a brief period in 2021, NFTs were all anyone could talk about. And with a piece being sold for as high as $91.8 million, why wouldn't they be? But, beyond the obvious opportunity to make a lot more profit, NFTs offered artists and buyers a way to democratise the sale of art and bypass the - [Lagos governor promises 2022 edition of national art festival will be the biggest ever](https://kurating.com/lagos-governor-promises-2022-edition-of-national-art-festival-will-be-the-biggest-ever/) - Governor promises 2022 edition of the national art festival (NAFEST) will be the biggest ever. - [British-Nigerian Artist Jade Fadojutimi Now Represented By Top Global Gallery, Gagosian](https://kurating.com/british-nigerian-artist-jade-fadojutimi-now-represented-by-top-global-gallery-gagosian/) - 29-year-old British Nigerian artist Jade Fadojutimi is one of the latest and finest artists to be represented by Gagosian, a world-leading art gallery. - [₦500,000 for three winners in the next Felabration art competition](https://kurating.com/₦500000-for-three-winners-in-the-next-felabration-art-competition/) - The organiser of Felabration has announced the call for entries which usually precedes the event. - [Gerald Chukwuma to showcase Uli-incorporated sculptures at US open ](https://kurating.com/gerald-chukwuma-to-showcase-uli-incorporated-sculptures-at-us-open/) - The next edition of the U.S Open plans to showcase the artworks of 5 artists from underrepresented communities. - [‘African Fashion’ Finds New Home in London](https://kurating.com/african-fashion-finds-new-home-in-london/) - African Fashion: Described by the project curator, Elizabeth Murray, as “a glimpse into the glamor and politics of the fashion scene.” - [Germany agrees to return more than 1000 Benin Bronzes](https://kurating.com/germany-agrees-to-return-more-than-1000-benin-bronzes/) - The German government has agreed to return many looted artefacts in its care back to their origin, including 1000 Benin Bronzes. - [Pemi Aguda, Nengi Omuku and Chinwe Chigbu selected for this year’s Black Rock Senegal](https://kurating.com/pemi-aguda-nengi-omuku-and-chinwe-chigbu-selected-for-this-years-black-rock-senegal/) - Black Rock Senegal this year features 16 new artists including writer Pemi Aguda, photographer Chinwe Chigbu and painter Nengi Omuku from Nigeria. - [29 Benin Bronzes are returning home from the Smithsonian](https://kurating.com/29-benin-bronzes-are-returning-home-from-the-smithsonian/) - The Smithsonian pledged to return artworks acquired through questionable means. Its Board finally voted to return some Benin Bronzes in its care. - [14 Apps Nigerian Creatives Swear By - Part 1](https://kurating.com/14-apps-nigerian-creatives-swear-by-part-1/) - Do you ever use an application and think "Thank God for this app", because of how much easier it has made your creative journey easier to navigate? Many Nigerian creatives have learnt to rely on certain software applications to enable their soft life ideals. We spoke with a number of creatives including filmmakers, photographers, animators, - [Mr Eazi is collaborating with visual artists across Africa for his next music album](https://kurating.com/mr-eazi-is-collaborating-with-visual-artists-across-africa-for-his-next-music-album/) - As part of his upcoming album, popular hit-maker, Mr. Eazi is collaborating with the best African visual artists to bring new ideas to life in the art industry. According to the visual artists, Mr. Eazi is working with contemporary art creators to prepare an important presentation alongside his next debut. Each piece of art will - [3 Ways to Keep your Art Honest & Authentic](https://kurating.com/3-ways-to-keep-your-art-honest-and-authentic/) - Without conviction, there is no artistic freedom and originality. And if you lose your originality and authenticity, you lose your ability to connect with your audience. - [Corporate Group Launches Art Gallery in Lagos](https://kurating.com/corporate-group-launches-art-gallery-in-lagos/) - Another art gallery opened in Lagos this month. Well known financial services corporate group, Coronation, opened the gallery on Friday May 13, 2022 at 10 Ojikutu Street, off Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island. Its opening featured presentation of arts–paintings and mixed media–from professionals such as Oluwole Omofemi, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, Bunmi Agusto, Abe Obedina, - [Nigerian designer explores a novel approach to repatriating Africa's stolen art](https://kurating.com/nigerian-designer-explores-a-novel-approach-to-repatriating-africas-stolen-art/) - Africa lost cartloads of artworks to colonial powers who looted them off. Today, some of these beauties lie in different corners of the world. A Nigerian designer presents an interesting idea at a time when the discussions abound on how Africans can reclaim these arts. "What if Africans could access some Western museums worldwide, gather - [Rele Gallery steps up with a bigger and world-class space in Lagos.](https://kurating.com/rele-gallery-steps-up-with-a-bigger-and-world-class-space-in-lagos/) - Ikoyi hosts Rele Gallery's new Lagos space. One of Nigeria’s best known contemporary art centres, the move will help Rele set new bars for contemporary African arts. From May 1, the gallery hosts visitors in a new physical space after seven years on Military Street, Onikan Lagos. Talking about moving to the new building at - [U.S Mission pledges to promote tourism and rock art in Nigeria](https://kurating.com/u-s-mission-pledges-to-promote-tourism-and-rock-art-in-nigeria/) - The US Mission was at the National Museum in Lagos to launch a unique travelling exhibition called “The Ancient Rock Art of Nigeria.” - [How to Make Your Art More Eco-Friendly](https://kurating.com/3-tips-for-building-an-eco-smart-art-industry-in-2022/) - It's no longer news that our planet is endangered, and all hands must be on deck to save the world. Artists aren't left behind in these attempts to save the world. April 15 is a day declared as World Art Day by the UN. The World Art Day celebrations are geared towards reinforcing the links - [5 Famous Self-Taught Artists from Nigeria](https://kurating.com/5-famous-visual-artists-who-are-self-taught/) - People of all kinds feel the need to create exclusive groups for the sake of preserving a sense of safety and security. The art community is no exception, as elitism is pervasive in art circles. Artists often find themselves in the uncomfortable position of trying to reconcile their own professional prejudices. Some artists with formal - [A Wabi- Sabi Themed Year](https://kurating.com/a-wabi-sabi-themed-2021/) - Though the concept of wabi-sabi has overtime become more popular in aesthetics design, it can be applied to every area of life. - [Dark Side by Damola Adewole](https://kurating.com/dark-side-by-damola-adewole/) - Damola's art is a mix of impressionism, lined figures, object infusion and abstracted human figures. He often combines male and female bodies in his work, using them to tell stories whose themes center around degradation of values and cultural disregard, particularly as it relates to how society priotizes the need to gain wealth and status, - [Freedom isn't free -Victor Iornumbe's Expressions Through Art](https://kurating.com/expressive-art-by-victor-iornumbe/) - We recently interviewed self taught hyperrealist artist Victor Iornumbe. We asked the 19 year old artist about the sources of his inspiration, his goals, and how he uses his art to express the complex emotions that come with having a loved one in a war zone. 1. What inspired you to start creating? Ever since - [Girls on Fire: 22 Visual Female Artists to Follow in 2022](https://kurating.com/girls-on-fire-22-visual-female-artists-to-follow-in-2022/) - 1. Modupeola Fadugba Modupeola Fadugba holds degrees in Engineering, Economics and Education. She is a self-taught visual artist who uses themes of games and play to describe social and developmental concepts within the Nigerian context. 2. Claire Idera Claire Idera has an academic background in architecture and fashion. She is a self taught visual artist - [3 Tips for Becoming the Confident Creative Diva You admire.](https://kurating.com/3-tips-for-becoming-the-confident-creative-diva-you-admire/) - This women's history month, we continue to highlight the travails and triumphs of the female creative As you well know, women have had a history of non-inclusion. For centuries, women were under the cultural, legal, and economic control of other people. Thankfully, with non-inclusive laws pertaining to women being overturned, things are looking up. But - [Anthonia Ndukauba's Daring Art](https://kurating.com/anthonia-ndukaubas-daring-art/) - The month of March is Women's history month, dedicated to shining light on the struggles, strides and successes of women who having come a long way from being severely marginalized to joining the work force and are currently fighting for equality in today’s world. This year’s International Women's Day themed “Break the bias” is geared - [Babatunde Joseph Adeogun's Kaleidoscope of Facial Expressions](https://kurating.com/babatunde-joseph-adeoguns-kaleidoscope-of-facial-expressions/) - To Babatunde, art is a lens through which the internal world of an artist — his or her emotions — can be interpreted. For him, art is meant to represent to the external world, the artist's internal reflections. Through his art, Babatunde reflects his emotions thereby revealing deep relevant things that may otherwise have gone - [Jane Ugah celebrates Nature with her Nature Series](https://kurating.com/jane-ugah-celebrates-nature-with-her-nature-series/) - In Nature Series, Jane Ugah depicts the human form made with solid minerals, enjoying nature. The paintings pay allusion to surrealism and fantasy, while also acting as a call to action to stop environmental degradation, and a reminder to humans of their responsibility to protect the earth, leaving it better for generations to come. - [What to do when your Client Delays Payment](https://kurating.com/3-tips-for-dealing-with-overdue-invoice-issues/) - You would agree that one of the most uncomfortable moments for a creative professional is having to chase payments from clients. You've worked hard, billed on time, and still haven't been paid? You're not alone; many creative professionals find themselves in this situation. But we’ve got you, here are 3 (three) ways to ask for - [A Guide to Pricing for the Nigerian Creative](https://kurating.com/a-guide-to-pricing-for-the-nigerian-creative/) - From our survey of the Nigerian creative industry, it appears that discounts, taxes, price reviews and subjective pricing are the name of the pricing game. When setting your price, you should consider... - [A Newbie's Guide to NFTs](https://kurating.com/a-newbies-guide-to-nfts/) - New concepts are often complex and difficult to understand. However, as an artist, it is often important to try to understand these new concepts, especially when they affect your arts practice, in order to harness the potentials embedded in them. In this article, we've provided a guide to understanding how NFTs (non-fungible tokens) work in - [Our Pop-Up Arts & Crafts Fair in Words & in Pictures](https://kurating.com/our-pop-up-arts-crafts-fair-in-words-in-pictures/) - On October 9 & 10, the Canal West Mall Lekki was agog with the sounds, sights and tastes of Pop-Up, Kurating's maiden Arts and Crafts fair. The fair, themed, "the way you are", featured pictures, paintings, food and music from brilliant Nigerian artists. It was aimed at creating a relaxing environment for art lovers and - [Kurating's Gift Guide for Art Lovers](https://kurating.com/kuratings-2021-gift-guide-for-art-lovers-pt-1/) - Once again, the end of the year is upon us. The festive season is often marked with relaxation and gift giving to all those who showed up for us in the course of the year and made our lives as creatives bearable, or fun as the case may be. This isn’t a minute too early, - [Serenity - The Evolution of Yewande Ambeke](https://kurating.com/serenity-the-evolution-of-yewande-ambeke/) - Yewande’s strokes and use of her color palette are all deliberately geared towards evoking feelings of calmness and warmth in the soul of the viewer. Her paintings are easily recognizable with her signature blue touch akin to the waves of the sea on a calm evening.# - [Rele's Young Contemporaries Explore Time Travel, Reincarnation and Collective Identity](https://kurating.com/reles-young-contemporaries-explore-time-travel-reincarnation-and-collective-identity/) - Continuing in its tradition of promoting emerging Artists on the continent and equipping them with the right tools needed for ground breaking work in the arts, the Rele Arts Foundation recently launced the 7th edition of the Rele Young Contemporaries programme. This year, six brilliant artists from across the continent were selected, with works that - [Rele’s Young Contemporaries Explore History, Heritage, Trauma, and Identity](https://kurating.com/reles-young-contemporaries-explore-history-heritage-trauma-and-identity-in-visual-works/) - On Sunday 13th January, 2019. Rele Arts Gallery opened its doors for its first exhibition of the year, the 4th edition of its Young Contemporaries Initiative which will end on the 3rd of March, 2019. The exhibition showcases the works of six young artists, Fidelis Joseph, Abraham Ogundele, Osaru Obaseki, Tonia Nneji, Osaze Amadasun and - [Should sales of NFTs be classifed as art sales? 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And then, you get tired of orbiting in space, and you - [Bound: A Chat with Odiba Alfred, Director and Cinematographer](https://kurating.com/bound-chat-odiba-alfred-director-cinematographer/) - ...projects for brands like Dettol, Itel, Luxury Seventy Seven, Travelfix.Co, Chocolate City, Reloaded Magazine, Felabration, Junior Achievement and many more. - [Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law for Photographers](https://kurating.com/understanding-nigerian-copyright-law-photographers/) - So you are a photographer looking to protect your copyright in your photographs. You have learnt about embedding your photographs to protect your copyright, but you don’t really understand what copyright in photography actually entails in Nigeria. You have come to the right place. In this third and final instalment of our three-part series on - [Where do Ideas Come From? 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