In May 2022, Tatler Magazine contacted Oluwole Omofemi for a commission to paint a portrait of the Queen of England. This became a turning point for the artist; Omofemi became the first African artist to paint the Queen. Omofemi is…
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These Women Are Breaking Boundaries In Nigeria’s Creative Spaces
“African women in general need to know that it’s ok for them to be the way they are–to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence” —Wangarĩ Muta MaathaiThese words prompt…
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Spotlight: Adekunle Adeleke Creates Digital Surrealist Paintings That Celebrate African Beauty
In our ‘Spotlight’ series, we highlight the work of photographers, visual artists, multimedia artists and more who are producing vibrant, original work. In our latest piece, we spotlight Adekunle Adeleke, a Nigerian visual artist, using digital mediums to paint dream-like…
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