Nigeria to showcase indigenous arts, artists at 2024 Venice Biennale
The Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, says Nigeria will participate at the Venice Biennale, scheduled for April 16 to 18 in Italy.
The Venice Biennale, officially organised by the Museum of West Africa Art (MOWAA), is an annual international cultural exhibition hosted by the Biennale Foundation.
Ms Musawa said the Nigerian pavilion had been set ahead of the event.
She said this would serve as a platform for Nigerian artists to exhibit their works on the international stage, allowing them to reach a global audience and gain recognition for their talent.
“For the Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, the inclusion of the Nigerian pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024 holds immense significance.
“It is an opportunity to leverage the platform to strengthen Nigeria’s cultural ties with other nations, fostering mutual respect, appreciation and collaboration in arts,” she stated.
The minister added, “One of the highlights of the Venice Biennale is the national pavilions, which represent different countries and showcase their artists’ works. Each country’s pavilion offers a unique perspective on contemporary art, reflecting the cultural diversity and artistic practices of its nation.
“Nigeria’s pavilion serves as a catalyst for conversations around Nigerian arts and culture, promoting dialogue and understanding between different cultures and societies.
“Our collective aim is to position Nigeria as the world’s culture, creativity and entertainment capital.”
Ms Musawa, who said that the theme for the exhibition is ‘Foreigners Everywhere’, added that pavilion exhibitions would be at the historic Palazzo Salviati in Dorsoduro, near the Gallerie dell’Accademia and would feature eight Nigerian artists.
She said the artists include Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ndidi Dike, Onyeka Igwe, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Abraham Oghobase, Yinka Shonibare, Fatimah Tuggar, and Precious Okoyomon.
She added that Ms Okoyomon’s contribution to the main exhibition at the 2022 edition made her a breakout star.
(NAN)
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