2018 Applications Open for ArtNoise Travel Residency

Art Noise Travel Residency Program invites visual artists, Applied Artists, designers, Art Theorists/writers, cultural students are invited to explore African Arts and Cultures through work-study relationships with contemporary African Artists and Traditional Artisans as well as personal work across Kenya, Mauritius and Tunisia with the final exhibition in Lagos. 

ArtNoise Travel Residency Program 2018

This is new - a residency travel program to recruit independent creatives (people who have interest in African Arts and Culture from Africa or Black descent as well as those of non-African descent).

Art Noise is introducing this residency travel opportunity to engage these creatives in a three month travel program around 3 different African countries for 2018. It is designed for independent visual creatives, designers, and cultural studies students across the world and aims at benefiting students by providing them with valuable educational and work experience in contemporary and ancient African arts and culture and by assisting them in accomplishing their goals. There are opportunities to work with various creative sectors and demographics of people in our selected countries.

Allowance, travel, health, accommodation, safety and insurance will be available all to students selected for the program and this program is open to individuals in any level of education (regardless of their admission status) between the ages of 18 – 30 years and provides the opportunity to work within Africa and to gain experience in various areas.
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Learn more:  ArtNoise

Up Next on I Am Arts Festival 2017 - Poetry

Coming up this Friday the 13th is Mask Fest + Poetry + Visual show. Be available as the fun of arts exhibition continues.

Photos from the opening ceremony of the I Am Art Festival

Below are photos from the recently opened exhibition last Saturday. The turn out was massive!!!

The Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is set to revive the visual art with the hosting of the first Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo.

Credit: EKO ART EXPO and VANGUARD

The Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo, which ran from Friday January 27^th and ending today, Sunday January 29th, 2017 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, VI, Lagos –  is an art exhibition by Lagos State Government being organized to honour the late Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, who was a playwright and one of the notable art collectors in the country who also served as the co-chairman of the Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee before his death in November 2016 and to showcase the creativity of students in tertiary institutions as well as emerging artists.

The project was aimed at encouraging the ingenious creativity of visual artists thereby boosting the curation of contemporary and homegrown artworks. In the long run, the exhibition put a spotlight on the visual art space as a major contributor to the economy and development of the State.

PERMUTATIONS by Tayo Olayode

Credit: PREMIUM TIMES

One of Nigeria’s experimental artists, Tayo Olayode, will open the Wheatbaker’s 2017 Art Program with “Permutations”, an exhibition showcasing 38 impressive mixed media artworks.

Olayode, who graduated from Ahmadu Bello University with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art in 2000, presents diverse works using a range of complex techniques and styles, setting him apart as an artist who spans the worlds of abstract, realist and surrealist expression.

The exhibition opened at the Wheatbaker, Ikoyi, Lagos, on January 23.

One of the most exciting elements in the show is an 8-by-10 foot long installation created out of colorful synthetic ropes and copper wire which he calls Endless Development; a powerful reminder that society is strongest when we allow diverse philosophies, ethnicities and persuasions to be interwoven into a rich tapestry of creative expression.

2 DAYS TO GO »»»»»» I AM ART EXHIBITION 2016

 I know we are trending and the anticipation is encouraging. Yels. Don't miss out!!

Show your INTEREST!!!
I AM ART EXHIBITION 2016 Enugu:

ARTS + FASHION

Follow the link below to get your ticket for Free!!!

I Am Art.. #Random

I Am Art,
Because I am art; I am firstly a work of Art by God. The human is the perfect masterpiece; ever wondered why this part of your body is where it is and why it is there? Why it functions like that? How one part links up to the other? Why no one has the same body structure; size, height, weight, facials? Just like an artwork, it comes in different mediums, by different Artists with just one purpose - To Express.

#Latepost Forward to the Past: ULI and the challenge of postcoloniality

Forward to the Past: ULI and the challenge of postcoloniality by Pro. Chuu Krydz Ikwuemesi

MEET LEX PATRICK, One Talented Nigerian Artist.

Have you ever wondered how an Artist can get even the hideous details in a portrait's expression? Communicating the feelings of his portrait to be felt by a viewers mind.

Yes, I do wonder.

Ball-Point drawing of Aliko Dangote, Owner of Dangote Group by Lex Patrick

I Am Art Exhibition 2016: CALL FOR ARTISTS AND FASHION DESIGNERS

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Follow the link: I Am Art 2016 REG

I Am Art Exhibition is about personalising Art and growing an in-depth appreciation of Art in the minds of the Public.
The Exhibition is proposed to:
• Increase the Value, Respect and Appreciation of Arts in Nigeria.
• Encourage Professionalism in Arts and Building Self Confidence among Upcoming Artists - Making them go beyond their safe zone – beyond just the pencil and paper, the ink or paint and canvas, expressing their emotions and strength in the Art works (speaking through ARTS), and increasing their Passion, through the creation of a platform to meet and stay connected to Mentors in their various genres of Arts.

The Work Media for display would range from SCULPTURE, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, INSTALLMENTS, MIXED MEDIA, and FASHION. With Work Size: 4'’X6’' (MIN) to 30"x40" (MAX).

OSCAR UKONU: A Very Talented Nigerian Artist

OSCAR UKONU: My Artist for this week..

Oscar Ukonu 

 #IAmArt #AfricanArt #Arts #BiroDrawing #Bic #BallpointDrawing #Drawing #Artist #NigerianArtist #NigerianArt #OscarUkonuArts

Finally finding Oscar Ukonu and viewing the awesomeness in his work; his perfect artistry with the #Ballpoint Pen in #Portraits; I stand firmly and in conviction that the Nigerian Art would soon take over the Global Art Market.

Nelson Mandela.

My new found Love for Austin Uzor

Recently, I saw a feature of a young Artist, whose work I immediately fell in love with. An Artist who has brought the beauty of Arts, using the usual differently to form beauty and craftiness.

Austin Uzor, his slogan (...I think) is "Every Line has a purpose", Uses Lines in a Mesh-y way.

 A scene from the movie "Blood Diamond"

Austin Uzor

“The Philosopher’s Muse: An alternate art Exhibition” (A belated review)

Last Easter was an exciting one for art lovers in Lagos with the recently concluded art exhibition “The Philosopher’s Muse: An alternative Art Exhibition” which opened on Saturday, 26^th march 2016 and closed on the 2^nd of April 2016 last weekend. The opening brought in roughly 200 to 300 art lovers from across Lagos to “The Gallery” @ Blue Mahogany, an initiative by Blue Mahogany to showcase the artists in the growing contemporary arts scene in Nigeria. 

Abstract Painting.. Tell me what you see?

Nice piece... This keeps you guessing and raking your brains, as you try to form something, if not anything, from this. Yeah, obviously, it's a painting (very abstract).

Tell me what you see?

Companies who Participate in Promoting Nigerian Arts... Part 2

Etisalat

With the vision to be the leading and most admired telecoms company in nigeria and a mission to extend people’s reach by developing advanced networks that support people and allow them to develop, learn and grow - has become more involved in the promotion of Nigerian Arts and Culture. Sponsoring events as the:

Companies who Participate in Promoting Nigerian Arts... Part 1

First@arts, a FirstBank Initiative

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and a prime promoter of the creative arts industry in Nigeria is keen on supporting Arts under the auspices of the First@arts initiative which is driven by the quest to promote the arts and preserve cultural heritage.

Through First@arts, FirstBank has encouraged home-grown human capacity development and enhanced the creation of employment opportunities within the arts industry, thereby creating a sustainable value chain and contributing to the growth and development of an evolving art economy in Nigeria. The Bank believes that promoting the arts and preserving contemporary culture is essential for our generation and the future generations.

Is there an Increase in the Appreciation of the Nigerian Art?

ART IN NIGERIA, can we say its appreciation is increased over the years or it's motionless?

Art work by: Anyim Peyton Patience

To me, i'd say, it's fast rising. Take a look at Nigeria before and the present, you'd notice the increase in Exhibitions either held solely by individuals or sponsored by companies.

But then to the majority, I see less appreciation.

I'm going to be posting features of Companies that are taking and increasing Nigeria Arts and Culture.

The Philosopher's Muse: Alternative art Exhibition

The Philosopher's Muse is contemporary conceptual arts exhibition. Featuring creatives - Obaigbo Morountodun, Chibuike Uzoma, Namang Blackie and a host of Artist as: Yadichinma Ukoha-Kalu, Azubuike Ononye, Chuma Azuzu, Moses Afesu, Adeboro Odunlami, Olusayo Ajetumobi, Olufemi Arogundade, Lateef Olajumoke, Francis Sule, Sadiq Williams and Yacoub Adeleke.

The event is organised by Morountodun Obaigbo, a new age creative designer and would be opened by Ayoola Gbolahhun.

 Date: Opening Reception - March 26th, 4pm-10pm and runs through till the 2nd April, 2016

Venue: The Gallery, Blue Mahogany, 31B Adebayo Doherty, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

Organizer Email:
morountodunobaigbo@Gmail.com
Organizer Website:
http://www.morountodunobaigbo.com

The Exhibition also would be the Launch of her Website.

I love the fact that Art in Nigeria is gradually gaining it's ground in the country