K-pop band BTS are joining forces with some of the world’s leading artists for an ambitious global art project. Called Connect, BTS, it will see Sir Antony Gormley creating a giant aluminium “scribble” in New York, and the creation of a…
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Godzilla’s Legendary Burning Transformation Now a Collectible Figure
Iconic Japanese monster Godzilla gets a new collectible figure in the from of its “Burning Godzilla” iteration. The transformation is legendary in the world of the creature’s story line and was first seen in the Godzilla vs. Destoroyah showdown then recreated…
Banksy’s photographer reveals why graffiti artist has never been arrested
Banky’s photographer Steve Lazarides has revealed why the graffiti artist has never been arrested. Lazarides worked with Banksy for 11 years, initially documenting the artist at work in 1997 before becoming his agent, strategist and minder. Speaking about how the pair…
David Datuna: Artist eats $120,000 banana art at gallery (Video)
Georgian-born American artist David Datuna has eaten a banana used in an art work by Maurizio Cattelan, which had sold for $120,000 (£91,000). The artwork, titled Comedian, was on display at Art Basel in Miami, one of the world’s most…
I got N500 recharge card from my first artwork, says Nigerian artist who drew Trump’s portrait
Oyedele Adedokun, a Nigerian ballpoint artist, who drew a portrait of Donald Trump, US president, says he was not bothered collecting peanuts when he started out because art is not about money. Adedokun has been trending on social media since…
Drake’s Baby Mama Meets Pope Francis & Gifts Him With A Painting
Earlier this month, Drake’s baby mother, Sophie Brussaux, went on a trip with friends to Vatican City where she got to meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. Fast forward to Saturday, and Sophie decided to share a few…
Historical painting in the City Hall of Leuven: A reminder of collective trauma
Despite its famed university and openness to the freedom of thought and research, Leuven was not spared the inquisition during the Spanish rule of the Low Countries in the 16th century. The inquisition persecuted not only Jews and heretics but…
Here’s Everything that Went Down at ART X Lagos 2019
Photos, paintings and a surprise performance by Mr. Eazi—the fourth edition of ART X Lagos was an unparalled celebration of Nigerian and African art. As I stepped into the Balmoral Hall in Federal Palace Hotel to view the fourth edition…
The Mona Lisa Charm Of Chikadibia Benedict Enwonwu
Every art masterpiece has as allure and charm that revolves around it adding to the value and mystery of the work. When such works are showcased, a cluster of wonder is centred on who the sitter may have been, the…
2 Nigerian paintings sold for billions of Naira in the UK
Two Nigerian paintings have been sold for over N1 billion at auctions in the UK. Both paintings were painted by Ben Enwonwu. A Nigerian novelist Ben Okri described the painting as the “African Mona Lisa”. It was auctioned off at $…