Aindrea Emelife Instagram – We are still on a high from the opening week of the Nigeria Pavilion at this year’s Biennale. The week unfolded with a series of memorable moments—from inspiring previews featuring insights from the legendary Wole Soyinka to a Venetian-inspired Nigerian dinner with a menu crafted by King the Chef with Future Plate, and our VIP party featuring sounds from Kem Kem and Made Kuti. Each event reflected the dynamic spirit of the exhibition and Nigeria itself.
We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase the works, curated by Aindrea Emelife, that were created by an intergenerational group of eight Nigerian and Nigerian diasporic artists – Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Abraham Oghobase, Precious Okoyomon, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and Fatimah Tuggar – with the world.
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“Nigeria Imaginary” beautifully intertwines the past and present of Nigerian art, echoing the Mbari Club’s vision of art as a public duty and a medium for national and cultural discourse. The exhibition not only drew praise for its artistic quality and thematic depth, but it also sparked conversations about the role of African art on the world stage, with Siddhartha Mitter of the New York Times calling it “One of the most ambitious African presentations ever at the Venice Biennale.”
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners and sponsors who brought our pavilion to life; organizing a National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is no small feat, nor does it flourish under individualism.
Thank you to our sponsors, our partners, and you, for joining us in this remarkable journey that continues to push the boundaries of African art and its representation at a global level. Please keep visiting and posting your thoughts, photos, and videos, tagging us @mowaaofficial and @nigeriaimaginary!
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