Judith Dyeme Daduut is a contemporary Nigerian artist, sculptor, photographer, researcher, and educator whose artistic practice is distinguished by its engagement with mental health, memory, identity, and social realities. Born and raised in Jos, Plateau…
Duniya Giles Gambo Artists generally have their individual and sometimes group idiosyncrasies. Such are fueled by a variety of influences, among which are the environment in which they live, the encounters that they have had,…
Duniya Giles Gambo Art exhibitions mostly come with fancy titles or themes, but beyond such fancy brandings are insightful messages into the mindsets that created such works. Incidentally, people hardly reflect on such themes, in…
Faida Samuel Artists have consistently addressed social, political, and economic issues through diverse forms of artistic expression, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation, and mixed-media practices. Art often serves as a platform for dialogue, reflection, and…
Mangai Joel Dawang is a Nigerian visual artist whose practice spans painting and photography. In this interview with Kontemporary Art and Diskuss (KAD), he reflects on his artistic journey, creative philosophy, exhibition experiences, and the…
Ezra Rabo. Samuila The practice of apprenticeship has played an important role in the development of artists throughout history. Before the establishment of formal art schools, many artists learned their craft under the guidance of…
KAD: Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your artistic background? My name is Samuel Momoh, and I am from Kogi State, Nigeria. I trained as an artist at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, one…
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…
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.…
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…
