Nigeria 2024
Across mediums and disciplines, the works investigate the impact of colonialism.
Title: Nigeria Imaginary
Commissioner: Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Nigeria’s Edo State, on behalf of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Culture and Information
Curator: Aindrea Emelife (MOWAA’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Artists: Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Abraham Oghobase, Precious Okoyomon, Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Fatimah Tuggar
The Nigeria Pavilion presents “Nigeria Imaginary”. The exhibition features new, commissioned, site-specific works by eight artists in response to the theme and exhibition title. Across mediums and disciplines, the works investigate the impact of colonialism by reimagining a new, post-independence nation and boldly looking towards a future signaled by youth-driven political optimism.
OPENING TIMES: Tue – Sun 10am – 6pm
CLOSING DAY: Mon
ADDRESS
Rio Terà Canal, 3121, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
