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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

This is a west African story': how modern art tackled Nigeria's identity crisis

Modern Nigerian art integrates European techniques with indigenous themes, resisting decontextualization as "traditional" while addressing colonial influence, identity, and cultural nationalism.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
17 hours ago

Five must-see UK exhibitions this Black History Month

For this year's Black History Month, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride, honouring the resilience, innovation and fortitude of Black people in the UK and beyond. It celebrates the community's contributions across many fields, including the arts and culture, as reflected in a selection of brilliant new exhibitions. These range from explorations into the artists and groups
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fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

The Tate Modern's Nigerian Modernism exhibition showcases over 50 artists blending indigenous Nigerian techniques with modern and European influences across the 20th century.
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