Half-man, half-beast, the tall African statues dominate a busy gallery in Paris’ Quai Branly museum. But few of the visitors are aware they are looking at what might be considered stolen goods.
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Obaseki assures of support structures for Art, Culture sector
The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has assured artists, curators, collectors and art enthusiasts of his administration’s support for the art and culture sector through a mix of market-oriented policies, promotion of Edo arts and crafts in the international market as well as the construction of a new museum in the state for the kingdom’s prized artworks.
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Nude painting sells for $157m at New York auction
A nude paint that is the largest produced by Italian artist, Amedeo Modigliani, sold for $157.2m (N56.7bn) in New York on Monday night, becoming the fourth most expensive work of art sold at auction. Painted a century ago, Modigliani’s masterpiece “Nu couche (sur le cote gauche)” fetched the highest price in Sotheby’s history and was […] …
Ambode, Mohammed, Mahama chart course for Lagos tourism
Akeem Lasisi Leaders in various areas of life joined the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday to chart a new course for tourism in the state. It was at the first Lagos State Tourism Summit held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, where dignitaries that included the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai […] …
With Popoola, a metal dog can bite
Seasoned sculptor, Dotun Popoola, speaks with AKEEM LASISI on the success of his recent adventures Whenever many Nigerians acquire new generators, even if the small ones, they feel greatly relieved and excited. The perennial power problem in the country has made a generator the second bride – or the first especially in the case of […] …
Buraimoh, Oyelami count blessings at Osogbo art exhibition
Akeem Lasisi Osogbo-based visual artist, Jimoh Buraimoh, clocked 75 on Sunday. His long-time colleague, Muraina Oyelami, is also over 70. But both have continued to produce new artworks, especially painting. This is one of the things that their fans discovered last Friday when the 50th anniversary edition of the Osogbo Art opened in Lagos. It […] …
Clever Clogs commences book reading sessions in Port Harcourt
As part of its commitment to encouraging a healthy reading habit for children, Clever Clogs Books, publishers of a series of Nigerian themed children’s picture books, has embarked on its first book reading session in the South-South. The session took place at the Infant and Toddler’s Corner at the Port Harcourt Mall, on April 5, […] …
Abisola Biya unveils book on life lessons
An emerging writer, Abisola Biya, has unveiled a book titled Life Lessons… My Path to Happiness. The book was published in March, 2018 under the Origami imprint of Parresia Press Nigeria. The 128-page publication was presented at Protea Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos, on the 24th of March, 2018. According to a review, it is a […] …