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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.

Painting by John Oyedemi

As we step back into this vibrant space, we are excited to explore and share the latest developments. The year 2026 promises a wealth of cultural experiences, from the traditional grandeur of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode to the expansive 101 Days in Lagos festival, showcasing the city’s artistic prowess. We also anticipate the Lisabi Festival, a vibrant display of culture, tradition, and unity in Egba land. We invite artists, art enthusiasts, cultural organisations, and indeed, everyone with a love for Nigerian creativity, to join us on this renewed journey.

Whether it's through exhibition promotions, book reviews, artist interviews, or simply sharing the stories that matter, Arts & Culture Place is here to amplify the voices and visions that make Nigeria a global cultural powerhouse.

Coronation Art Gallery Opens in Lagos

Aig-Imoukhuede at the opening
Coronation Art Gallery, last Friday, May 13, formally opened its doors to a crowd of art lovers, artists and art collectors who gathered to witness the ceremony.

Oyewole Explores Rugs And...

Some years ago, one would not have thought using other materials as media on canvas rather than the conversational ones would have been possible. Today, artists explore any material available; fortunately, they are accepted by art collectors and loved by art enthusiasts. 

INTERVIEW: Moses Zibor - The artist who died and resurrected

Moses Zibor (b. 1978) is a contemporary Nigerian-Ghanaian artist, former footballer, model, bio-field therapist, teacher, actor, philanthropist and musician. He is a Kazakhstan-based artist of Bayelsa State, Nigerian father, and a Ghanaian mother. Born and raised in Lagos, Zibor attended Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, Nigeria, from 2002 to 2008, where he obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Faculty of Art Design and Printing, majoring in Painting. In this interview, he talks about his decade-long absence from the art scene, losing out on a career in football, love for the oil medium, his future plans in Kazakhstan and more.

EXHIBITION: Three Artists Set To Celebrate Black History Month

Behold; oil, charcoal, glue sponge rubber on canvas by Nwanne

Black Soliloquy is the theme of an art exhibition, which opens for public viewing on Saturday, February 5, at the Urevbu Contemporary Art Gallery in South Main Arts District, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, will feature new paintings by Jimmy Nwanne, Omari Booker and Birhane Worede.