Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Why Nigerian art will continue to suffer!
If you are anything like me (okay, you're not). But if you are an art enthusiast or even just an admirer, you will more than likely have explored the potential of the artists from your own country. This is because their work will inevitably hit a sentimental soft spot; as you might have been subliminally exposed to some of their themes in your growing years.
In my own exploration, i've come to find that most successful Nigerian artists - although tradtionally influenced - are based and exhibit in Europe or America (as with sports, academia, literature and any other form of expression really).
To this phenomenon, I have recently come across a strong answer to the question "Why so?".
You too can have this question answered by clicking HERE
Monday, 20 July 2009
Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare amongst others such as Chris Ofili and Ben Enwonwu - Is an uber talented artist whose exhibition I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand.
You too can experience his talent as I have sought out pictures of his work for you to admire by clicking HERE and HERE. Please check out his entire profile!
Obasanjo on HARDtalk
This is old, but a lot of people have not seen it and I would like them to come across it on this forum.
Britain’s dirty little secret
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Michael Jackson Tribute Montage
May you have eternal rest in God's peace! You deserve it for all the people you made happy!
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