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The Artist and the Arts in a VUCA World: Repositioning Creative Practice in an Age of Global Instability

by KADJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Kehinde Christopher Adewumi Introduction There is an ongoing global energy crisis, mainly sponsored by the US-Iran war which has increasingly put tremendous strain on the global supply chain of oil. This, however, is not an…

Creating Through the Ordinary: In Conversation with a Nigerian UK-based Artist, Diran Aderinto
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Creating Through the Ordinary: In Conversation with a Nigerian UK-based Artist, Diran Aderinto

by KADMay 22, 2026May 22, 2026

KAD: Would you call yourself an artist at this stage of your journey? Diran Aderinto: I have a sense that I am still becoming and that is good. I am still a work in progress.…

A Contextual Examination of Nura Garba’s Political Arena iii
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A Contextual Examination of Nura Garba’s Political Arena iii

by KADMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Henry Yusuf Masari Nura Garba is a contemporary Nigerian artist of the Zaria Art School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is known for his creative exploration of culture, tradition, history, and social issues through diverse…

Delineating the Jos Burnt Market: A Visual Narrative of Loss and Resilience
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Delineating the Jos Burnt Market: A Visual Narrative of Loss and Resilience

by KADMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Faida Samuel While growing up, we often heard about the Jos main market, popularly known as Terminus, and I looked forward to shopping there. Unfortunately, by the time I visited Jos in 2010, the market…

From the Northeast to the Global Stage: The Evolving Practice of Fidelis Joseph
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From the Northeast to the Global Stage: The Evolving Practice of Fidelis Joseph

by KADMay 16, 2026June 1, 2026

Faida Samuel Fidelis Joseph is among the emerging generation of Nigerian contemporary artists whose practice continues to expand across local and international art spaces. Originally from Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria, Joseph’s artistic journey reflects…

A Review of Selected Exhibits by the Zaria Art School.
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A Review of Selected Exhibits by the Zaria Art School.

by KADMay 7, 2026May 21, 2026

Samuila, Ezra Rabo Introduction A collaboration between the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the National Gallery of Art, Abuja, resulted in an art exhibition that took place sometime in May 2017.…

I Like Myself Now: A Contextual Examination of Balafaama Princewill’s Artwork
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I Like Myself Now: A Contextual Examination of Balafaama Princewill’s Artwork

by KADMay 7, 2026May 19, 2026

Faida Samuel Art has long served as a reflection of society, and artists are seen to communicate with society via various art forms, such as paintings, sculptures, and graphic design, among others, just to mention…

Exhibition of Portrait Drawings and Paintings in Honour of Prof. A.R. Salihu
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Exhibition of Portrait Drawings and Paintings in Honour of Prof. A.R. Salihu

by KADMay 6, 2026

The exhibition of portrait drawings and paintings in honour of Prof. A.R. Salihu took place on 6th February 2022 at the Department of Fine Arts Gallery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The exhibition celebrated and marked…

Philosophical Perspective on Bemi’s Hello?
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Philosophical Perspective on Bemi’s Hello?

by KADMay 6, 2026May 19, 2026

Faida Samuel Bemi’s series of paintings titled Unresolved Preposition is philosophically inclined and engages with ideas drawn from existentialism, metaphysics, stoicism, and theological narratives. Through this gamut of works, Bemi reflects on fundamental questions about…

The Practice and Sculptural Worlds of Bale Ola-Olu
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The Practice and Sculptural Worlds of Bale Ola-Olu

by KADMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Bale Ola-Olu (Ola ‘Bale) is a contemporary Nigerian sculptor whose practice travers’s material innovation, monumental form, and social engagement. He trained at the Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He holds a Bachelor’s…

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