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In preparation for its flagship artwork competitors, Artwork Grasp Africa, BIC has known as on creatives from throughout the area to depict their interpretation of Ubuntu (or One Africa), the theme of this yr's competitors, utilizing the long-lasting BIC ballpoint pen . Nonetheless, this yr's theme invitations artists to precise what unity and interconnectedness inside Africa means to them. Up to now, Artwork Grasp Africa has linked with greater than 6,000 creatives from throughout the area. Submission of entries commenced on April 19, 2024 through the BIC Artwork Grasp Africa web site. Entrants have three months to finish their art…

By way of Karem Aziz April 21, 2024 | 3:42 PM Hyperrealistic work are a comparatively trendy style, transferring past works that exhibit an astonishing, lifelike high quality, usually deceptive viewers into mistaking them for actuality. From a distance, hyper-realistic work or sculptures can simply be mistaken for actual images or bodily objects, a deliberate manipulation by artists to create an phantasm of actuality via specialised strategies. Hyperrealistic work are a comparatively trendy style, transferring past works that exhibit an astonishing, lifelike high quality, usually deceptive viewers into mistaking them for actuality. From a distance, hyper-realistic work or sculptures can…

There are some interviews you don't wish to finish due to the depth of your interviewee. Their solutions are substantiated and illuminating. You permit such conferences excited as a result of your reader would benefit from the dialog as a lot as you do. This was my expertise with the interdisciplinary artist, architect and creator Peju Alatise, who turns 50 subsequent yr. Alatise has been there. In 2017, she was chosen as one of many exhibiting artists in Nigeria's debut pavilion on the Venice Artwork Biennale. That very same yr she gained the distinguished FNB Artwork Prize. She was chosen…

Via Yahaya Michael Bolakale April 14, 2024 | 4:06 pm Tricksters have all the time held a novel place in mythology and folklore throughout cultures and civilizations. They embody the essence of mischief, crafty and unpredictability, typically blurring the road between good and evil. Among the many numerous trickster figures, two stand out prominently of their respective mythologies: Esu in Yoruba mythology and Loki in Norse mythology.… Tricksters have all the time held a novel place in mythology and folklore throughout cultures and civilizations. They embody the essence of mischief, crafty and unpredictability, typically blurring the traces between good and…

A evaluate of Ike Anya's Small by Small Changing into a Physician in Nineties Nigeria. Masobe Books; 2023 by OLAYINKA OYEGBILE. Drugs is my lawful spouse, and literature is my mistress. After I get [fed up with] one I spend the night time with the opposite – Anton Chekov THE symbiotic relationship between writing and medication has been studied since time immemorial. It is because the women and men with scalpels and stethoscopes have confirmed to be expert writers who, by their coaching, have been in a position to penetrate deep into the souls of their characters. Nobody has been…

By way of Kareem Azeez April 7, 2024 | 4:00 within the afternoon Threads are woven with craftsmanship and custom, creating intricate patterns that talk volumes in regards to the nation's wealthy heritage. We name this the artwork of mat weaving. The artwork of mat weaving stands out as a testomony to each the sensible ingenuity and creative prowess of the individuals. Mat weaving can also be one of many… Threads are woven with craftsmanship and custom, creating intricate patterns that talk volumes in regards to the nation's wealthy heritage. We name this the artwork of mat weaving. The artwork…

The artist's first solo exhibition in London is a vital milestone in her inventive journey. AFTER solo outings in Lagos and Los Angeles, Obafemi Awolowo College, Ile-Ife educated artist Marcellina Akpojotor is prepared for her first solo exhibition in the UK. 'Pleasure of extra Worlds' shall be on show on the Rele Gallery, Dover Road, London from Thursday 11 April to 18 Might 2024. It opens on the night of April 11 at 6 p.m., with an artist walkthrough out there for Patrons. The exhibition, accompanied by a monograph co-published by Rele Gallery and Skira, continues Akpojotor's exploration of generational…

ACTOR and former Massive Brother Naija housemate Lucy Edet Essien has change into the model ambassador of Fidossi Wines & Spirits (FWS), a number one distributor of Italian wines and spirits in Nigeria. The corporate lately signed the Massive Brother Naija star in Lagos. She is anticipated to make use of her rising profile to steer the market penetration of FWS's high manufacturers, together with Vecchia Romagna (VR) 1820, MOOD Luminous Italian Champagne and Amaro Montenegro Bitters. Essien, an actor, mannequin and model influencer, gained recognition by taking part within the Massive Brother Naija 2020 version. Her return as a…

A evaluate of Dr. Nnimmo Bassey's poetry assortment, 'I See the Invisible' by Betty Abah. It’s effectively to start with the thrilling declare, as thrilling because the yellowish cowl, that 'I See the Invisible', a set of poems by globally famend environmentalist and author Dr Nnimmo Bassey, is by far his greatest assortment of poetry. And it's his seventh, by the best way. It’s a well-known proven fact that not many individuals like poetry as a result of obscurantist tendencies of most poets, however it is a e-book that may preserve you enchanted whether or not you’re a poetry lover…

Ogun, additionally thought-about the god of iron, is alleged to be one of many oldest gods that Olodumare despatched to earth for the creation of the universe. Nevertheless, there are different varied myths surrounding its existence so far as its origins are involved. Historical past has it that Ogun was an expert hunter. His love for searching brought on him to be considered 'Osin-Imole', i.e. a frontrunner amongst different gods. It was stated that he was the one who paved the best way for different gods to return from heaven to earth along with his iron software. Being a ruthless…