Part 1:Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: A First Encounter

I was excited to see this exhibition of Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern. I wanted to see for myself what was on offer after hearing popular reviews. This is a collection of work by different Nigerian artists using a variety of mediums from bold paintings to bronze sculptures, wooden carvings, and beautifully crafted pottery. There is a heavy political and cultural context to this body of work, giving the viewer an understanding of the underlying landscape the artists used to express...

Part 1:Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: A First Encounter
I was excited to see this exhibition of Nigerian modernism at the Tate Modern. I wanted to see for myself what was on offer after hearing popular reviews. This is a collection of work by different Nigerian artists using a variety of mediums from bold paintings to bronze sculptures, wooden carvings, and beautifully crafted pottery. There is a heavy political and cultural context to this body of work, giving the viewer an understanding of the underlying landscape the artists used to express...