CORRIDORS OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVERY EPISODES:AN ANATOMY OF GOETHE-INSTITUT’S‘ ATLANTIC TRIANGLE’ EXHIBITION
For many Africans, the slave trade episode signified a memory that should be swept under the carpet, or out rightly banished from the face of the history of the continent. From the middle of the 15th century, Africa entered into a unique relationship with Europe…
Connecting Lines :Lagos to Brazil ’The Atlantic Triangle’ Exhibition
The Goethe-Institut in Lagos is located right in the middle of what’s known as the Brazilian Quarter, a district reminiscent of the old towns in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador-Bahia, which was constructed in the 19th century by a group known as the Retornados, i.e….
RELE ‘Young Contemporaries 2017’: Colorful, Enchanting and Mind blowing
Rele opens the year with the sophomore edition of the Young Contemporaries. This edition features a careful selection of immensely talented and promising artists. With grants awarded by the Rele Arts Foundation, a body of work was created for Young Contemporaries 2017. This year, ready to…
Rele Arts Foundations Announces its 2017 Young Contemporaries Exhibition in Lagos
The Rele Arts Foundation (RAF) has announced the sophomore edition of the Young Contemporaries. Young Contemporaries is an artistic initiative that identifies, promotes and, mentors young visual artists; giving them the tools to succeed critically and commercially in the global art marketplace. Five bright, and…
Rele Gallery and Cointreau Proudly Present, ‘SELENSE’
Dressing up Nigerian has finally come full circle. Rele Gallery, leading contemporary art gallery made sure of that this past weekend. Liqueur brand, Cointreau gave a toast to it. Leading fashion publication, Style Vitae was there to document as it happened. From being allotted glossy…
RELE GALLERY Ends 2015 a High With New Exhibition ‘The Tamba Series’ By Tayo Quaye
Leading art gallery, Rele left the best for last in its exhibition calendar of 2015. It recently closed its year with its strongest showing (yet) and with its biggest artist- internationally acclaimed print master, Tayo Quaye, in an intimate event, sponsored by globally reputed French…
Photos from #ReleReadings featuring Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor
An Evening With Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor. Rele Gallery welcomes you with it’s amazing ambiance. From arrival, the beauty of the building holds you captive, makes you wonder what greatness it holds.On getting inside, the wonderful works of art, grabs your attention, and you…
Rele Presents: Interactions & Readings – An Evening with Toni Kan & Victor Ehikhamenor
Rele Gallery is pleased to announce its first reading, featuring award winning writer, poet and journalist, Toni Kan reading alongside, award winning artist, photographer and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor. In a statement announcing the event, Adenrele Sonariwo who runs Rele gallery, said “Toni and Victor are…