The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will host +234 Connect, a unique five-day cinematic and exhibition experience celebrating the art, people and cinema of Nigeria, from Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 2. According to a statement, the festival, which…
The Empire roars back as Victor Ehikhamenor’s “Still Standing” confronts colonial history – Onyema Dike
If you follow the ongoing debate around repatriation and restitution of stolen art works especially from the Bini Kingdom, one would be forgiven for thinking that following the sacking and pillaging of Benin City in the punitive expedition of 1897,…
Victor Ehikhamenor’s new work “Still Standing” on show at St Paul’s Cathedral in London
St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, has today unveiled the bold new artwork Still Standing by Nigerian-born artist, Victor Ehikhamenor, on display in the crypt from 17 February to 14 May 2022. The specially-commissioned mixed-media work which has been has been acquired…
Victor Ehikhamenor on 2021 Caine Prize Judging panel
Nigerian multimedia artist, photographer and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor, has been named a member of the 2021 Caine Prize Judging panel. The other judges, drawn from different literary fields including eminent journalists, broadcasters and academics with expertise and a connection to…
No law grants a thief better right to stolen property than the owner – Victor Ehikhamenor
Victor Ehikhamenor is a key advocate of restitution and repatriation of African artifacts to the continent. The artist, who says the countries that have chosen to return artifacts pillaged from the continent in the colonial era are on the right…
The Neon Museum announces acquisition of new artwork
The Neon Museum has reportedly acquired a major new work by 2020 National Artist in Residence, Victor Ehikhamenor. The work, “Like Water God Riding His Dragon” references a poem by Yusef Komunyakaa and incorporates neon elements within a sculpted canvas…
Peju Akande live on Classic FM97.3’s #BookOnReview with Benj! tonight
Today, Saturday, August 29 is a special day in the life of books, a blessed day in an unprecedented year that has taken more than it has give back. Tonight is a night of stories, just like the many birthed…
Peju Akande features on Classic FM97.3’s #BookOnReview with Benj!
The evening of Saturday, August 29 will be one for the books. At 9 pm that day, co-founder, thisislagos.ng and author Peju Akande will feature on #BookOnReview with Benj! On Classic FM97.3. This is not a show to miss. Peju…
Victor Ehikhamenor @ 50: Toast to an artist and activist – Toni Kan
It is a warm Saturday afternoon and Victor Ehikhamenor, artist, writer and photographer is smiling. His round face is cherubic as he walks and works the room, meandering through the crowd of people who have turned up in large numbers…
A playlist for Mr Ehikhamenor – Dami Ajayi
Victor Ehikhamenor paints to music. To watch Victor Ehikhamenor at work is to be opportune: to wake up at dawn before the sun, to gain access into his Ikoyi studio, sit on his famous Ankara armchair, watch him feet-shod, apron-tied,…