NJK Foundation, NAFAAS Announce "Art Dey Pay" Drawing Competition

Njoku Kenneth, with the winners from the previous edition

The Njoku Kenneth Art & Talent Hunt Foundation, in collaboration with the National Association of Fine and Applied Arts Students (NAFAAS), has announced the 2026 edition of the "Art Dey Pay" Drawing Competition under the NJK D-Show platform.

The Precision of Light in the Dark: Inside Yago Sanchez’s Luminous Lagos Exhibition

Yago Sanchez

A brilliant cultural bridge is being built this week in the heart of Lekki. The Integra Arts Space is hosting a spectacular solo art exhibition titled The Precision of Light in the Dark by a Spanish artist, Yago Sanchez.

The exhibition officially opened yesterday, June 17 and runs to June 20, 2026, at Plot 11, Block 29, Mayaki Usman Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. 

Love–Amour: Orlu Prince Ozangeobuoma's First International Solo Exhibition Explores the Transformative Power of Love

Emotional Nurishment (Acrylic on Canvas, 2026)

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, division, and the relentless pursuit of power, artist Orlu Prince Ozangeobuoma offers a compelling alternative: love. His latest exhibition, Love–Amour, currently showing in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, is a powerful visual meditation on love as a force capable of healing, connecting, and transforming humanity.

Through expressive figurative compositions, layered textures, and vibrant visual narratives, Ozangeobuoma examines the many dimensions of human connection. The works explore themes of self-love, romantic affection, compassion, sacrifice, unity, and emotional resilience.

Reclaimed Beauty: Dotun Popoola's Transformative Art Takes Centre Stage in Abuja

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Popoola and the Founder of Nike Art Gallery, Chief. Nike Okundaye at the opening ceremony of the exhibition

Abuja is currently hosting a profound artistic statement with Reclaimed Beauty: A Dialogue Between Continents, the eighth solo exhibition by renowned Nigerian metal sculptor and environmental artist, Dotun Popoola. Unveiled on June 12, 2026, at The Village by Tikera, this exhibition is a demonstration of Popoola's decade-long dedication to transforming discarded materials into compelling works of art, challenging perceptions of waste, value, and beauty.

A Vibrant Return to Celebrating Nigerian Creativity

 

Sculpture by Collins Abinoro Akporode

It has been a moment, but the spirit of Nigerian arts and culture never rests, and neither do we. After a period of quiet reflection, Arts & Culture Place is thrilled to announce its return, reigniting our passion for promoting the rich artistic expression and cultural heritage that thrives across Nigeria.

Our mission remains as vital as ever: to be your dedicated platform for Promoting Artists, Arts & Culture. We recall with fondness the stories we've shared, from the opening of significant spaces like the Coronation Art Gallery in Lagos to insightful interviews with talents such as Moses Zibor, an artist whose journey transcends boundaries. We have also paid tribute to literary giants like Elechi Amadi, whose contributions continue to shape our cultural landscape. Nigeria's cultural scene is a dynamic force, constantly evolving and captivating.