Art + Designs + Cultures
Our Art + Design + Culture section celebrates the richness and diversity of African creativity and Black cultural expression across the diaspora. Explore stories that highlight groundbreaking artistry, innovative designs, and the traditions that shape and inspire modern culture. From emerging talents to seasoned visionaries, we showcase the people, movements, and ideas pushing boundaries and redefining global aesthetics
Art Wednesday: Dotun Popoola – Transforming Trash into Treasure
Polytechnic's best student in painting and general arts in 2004 and holds a National Diploma in painting and general arts from Auchi Edo State. At Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, he earned his first and second degrees in fine and…
ART WEDNESDAY: Nike Art Gallery: A Celebration of Nigerian Artistic Heritage
Nestled in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, stands the Nike Art Gallery, a vibrant testament to the nation’s rich and diverse artistic tapestry. Founded in 2009 by the renowned textile artist Nike Davies-Okundaye, the gallery has blossomed into a cultural…
Spotlight on African Cinema: Meet the Trailblazing Filmmakers Redefining Storytelling
African cinema has long been an effective tool for examining the complexity of culture, politics, and identity. Directors like Jean-Pierre Bekolo, Fanta Régina Nacro, and Blitz the Ambassador are at the vanguard of this thriving profession, employing their distinct voices…
ART WEDNESDAY: Nigerian metal sculptor who creates amazing sculptures from old and new spoons
Collins Akporode is a celebrated sculptor hailing from Delta State, Nigeria. Born and raised in Nigeria, Collins discovered his passion for art at a young age and pursued formal education in sculpture at the renowned School of Art and Design…