For its huge collections of artifacts, regular exhibitions and art materials for research, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, is a must-visit for lovers of art, collectors and art scholars. If you have visited the museum before to see an exhibition, there is a reason to visit again. This time, the museum is generously opening its doors to the public for a very unique exhibition, probably the anticipated exhibition of the year.
Tagged ‘AREWA?’, the upcoming art exhibition explores the arts of Nigeria’s northern region, amid unveiling the region’s beauties and creative ingenuity of its artists. The exhibition, which opens on July 8, 2024 at the YSMA, will be curated by Aisha Aliyu-Bima, a writer, photographer, researcher, and activist with keen interest in Northern Nigeria social anthropology It will feature works by about 40 artists including; Jerry Buhari, Jimoh Akolo, Fati Abubakar, Williams Chechet, Aisha Augie, Blaise Gundu Gbaden, Imran Tilde, Dhlimi Munza, Tonie Okpe, Kaltume Gana, among others. As well, the exhibition holds lots of promise for the exhibiting artists and visitors alike because of the historical and cultural relevance of Northern Nigeria, which it spotlights.
The region, commonly regarded as a homogenous entity, is multi-layered with rich arts and cultures that attest to the creativity and innovation of its peoples. Hence, the exhibition showcases the artistic and cultural diversity of Northern Nigeria, cele.
