For the first time in history Nigeria has it's own pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
For the first time in history Nigeria has it's own pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
Courtesy Peju Alatise
'Flying Girls' is an art installation by Nigerian visual artist, Peju Alatise. It is based on the story of a 10 year old housemaid who dreams of a realm where she is free to fly.
'Flying Girls' is an art installation by Nigerian visual artist, Peju Alatise. It is based on the story of a 10 year old housemaid who dreams of a realm where she is free to fly.
Victor Ehikhamenor's exhibition 'A Biography of the Forgotten' draws on the colonial era when mirrors were exchanged for people.
Victor Ehikhamenor's exhibition 'A Biography of the Forgotten' draws on the colonial era when mirrors were exchanged for people.
Courtesy Nigeria in Venice Team
"I am looking at history, the past and those that came before us," Ehikhamenor explains. "
"I am looking at history, the past and those that came before us," Ehikhamenor explains. "
Qudus Onikeku's 'Right here Right now' is a live performance and dance film trilogy infused with indigenous and contemporary dance
Qudus Onikeku's 'Right here Right now' is a live performance and dance film trilogy infused with indigenous and contemporary dance
The artists explore the theme 'How about now?' shedding light on what it means to be Nigerian in the 21st century,
The artists explore the theme 'How about now?' shedding light on what it means to be Nigerian in the 21st century,