Exhibitions & Events
Four decades of exhibitions spanning Nigeria and the world—from solo shows to UNESCO cultural exchanges.
Upcoming
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New exhibitions and events will be posted here. Stay tuned for upcoming shows and cultural programs.
Past Exhibitions
A celebration of the African child, showcasing young artistic talents and cultural diversity. The festival featured art competitions, music, dance, fashion, drama, spoken word, poetry, and cultural performances. Free workshops included Adire making, pottery, and canvas painting for children aged 7-17 years old.
A retirement exhibition and 60th birthday celebration showcasing recent works exploring joy, resilience, and cultural memory.
FAME WEEK Africa
2024Represented Nigeria as NCAC delegate, forging new arts initiatives between Nigeria and South Africa.
Seminar on Intangible Cultural Heritage
2024Guest scholar exploring the preservation of cultural heritage through contemporary art practices.
Solo Exhibition
2018Featured exhibition during Nigerian Independence celebrations, showcasing works on national identity.
UNESCO Art for Peace
2016Represented Nigeria at this prestigious international exhibition promoting peace through artistic expression.
Cultural Exchange Exhibition
2018Cultural-exchange laureate presenting Nigerian contemporary art to Chinese audiences.
Unity Through Art
1992Guinness-sponsored exhibition featuring "Life First Food," later used by WHO for a decade-long exclusive breastfeeding campaign.
Notable Achievement
In 1992, Dr. Akande's painting "Life First Food" was selected by the World Health Organization for a decade-long exclusive breastfeeding campaign in Nigerian hospitals—a testament to the power of art in public health advocacy.