Lagos Contemporary

This in my opinion is the most famous illustration of lagos and i thought it was perfect for our opening image and header. It just says so much about the city- contemporary, fast-paced, beautiful, a huster’s utopia.

Some people may look at this photograph and think “chaos” but I look at it and appreciate the beauty of the city. This illustration represents a lively, multi-faceted and tireless people also known as Lagosians.

P.S: I thought the photo will be incomplete without a random POPO lingering around somewhere. Can u spot the popo?? *rolling eyes*

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Chris Ofili in Tate Britain

 


 


 


 


 


Ok this has nothing to do with Lagos but I thought I'd just mention it because its a big achievement for our artistic nation. Chris Ofili, who is of Nigerian decent currently has his paintings (over 45) on show at Tate Britain. So for those of you who have the opportunity, please pay a visit and appreciate his artwork. Its only about 10 pounds.

His paintings are intensely coloured and intricately ornamented. The kind that absorb you and get your mind running. These are some comments from major newspapers:

'Hip, cool and wildly inventive' - The Guardian

'You can’t fail to be entertained' - The Times

'Modern Master of radiant colour' - Daily Telegraph

I've scanned some photos of his paintings and posted them. Enjoy the detail (notice the little afro heads?? so cool)
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