Tag: #AfricanArt
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NIGERIAN ARTIST TURNS NATURAL CLAY INTO PAINT FOR CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITS
Nigerian creative artist Olatunde Emmanuel has developed an innovative technique of converting natural clay into paint for contemporary portraits, promoting the use of locally sourced materials in the country’s art industry. Emmanuel said his interest in clay painting began in childhood after he noticed clay leaving stains on a canvas-covered table. The idea resurfaced while…
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
