LIMCAF Hosts Inclusive Children's Art Workshop in Abuja

The Life in My City Art Foundation (LIMCAF) will hold a two-day Inclusive Children's Art Workshop in Abuja on July 1 and 2, 2026, as part of its commitment to promoting creativity and ensuring that children of all abilities have access to artistic learning opportunities.

Scheduled to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, 18 Libreville Crescent, Wuse, the workshop is designed to provide an engaging and supportive environment where children can explore their creative potential through practical art activities. According to the organisers, participants will receive hands-on instruction in drawing, painting, tie-and-dye, and batik production while interacting with professional artists and facilitators.

The programme is coordinated by Klaranze Okhide and is supported by the Ford Foundation, reflecting a shared commitment to expanding access to arts education and fostering inclusion for children across diverse backgrounds.

LIMCAF, Nigeria's longest-running youth visual arts festival, has continued to champion talent development through workshops, exhibitions, and mentorship programmes. The Abuja workshop forms part of the foundation's broader outreach initiatives aimed at encouraging self-expression, building confidence, and nurturing the next generation of artists, including children living with disabilities.

The workshop is expected to bring together young participants, educators, parents, and art practitioners in an inspiring atmosphere that celebrates creativity, inclusion, and the transformative power of the arts.

Oresegun Returns with Threads of Heritage

Hyperrealist painter Olumide Oresegun is set to show Threads of Heritage: Cultural Weaving, a new solo exhibition opening at Mydrim Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Scheduled to open on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the exhibition will run through August 8, 2026. Bringing together a new body of work that reflects Oresegun's continued exploration of cultural heritage through his distinctive hyperreality style.

The exhibition promises to examine the intricate relationship between tradition and contemporary life, using portraiture and symbolism to celebrate the richness of African cultural narratives.  Threads of Heritage: Cultural Weaving invites viewers to reflect on the enduring connections between generations and the values that shape collective identity.

Oresegun has earned international recognition for his technically accomplished paintings, often blending meticulous realism with imaginative compositions that provoke thought and conversation. His latest works are expected to continue this artistic trajectory, offering fresh perspectives on culture, history, and self-expression.

Hosted by Mydrim Gallery, the exhibition will be held at 74B Norman Williams Street, S.W. Ikoyi, Lagos, and is expected to attract collectors, curators, fellow artists, and art enthusiasts from across the country.

With Threads of Heritage: Cultural Weaving, Oresegun once again invites audiences into a visually compelling world where realism meets symbolism, reaffirming his place as one of Nigeria's most influential contemporary artists.

Born in the Studio, Raised in the Classroom; The Double Life of Sade Adebowale

Sade Adebowale

Creativity comes as a discovery for some artists, while for Sade Adebowale, it was a way of life from the beginning. “Art felt as natural to me as breathing,” she recalls.

Damilola Opedun Takes Makoko to London

Image: Artwork from The Witness series, oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist, Yenwa Gallery, and TAFETA London.

Nigerian visual artist Damilola Opedun is set to make his London solo debut exhibition titled The Witness. The show is hosted at TAFETA Gallery in collaboration with Yenwa Gallery. The exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 83 Charlotte Street, London.

In the Hands of Collins Asiegbu, Discarded Objects are Given a Second Life

(Collins Asiegbu in his studio)

In a modest studio filled with discarded machine parts, worn-out vehicle components, twisted wires and forgotten metal fragments, Nigerian sculptor Collins Asiegbu sees possibilities where others see waste.