An upcoming book featuring concept art from Game 0f Thrones has revealed that the Night King originally had a very different, more regal design. The Night King was a source of many fan theories following his introduction in the season 4 episode “Oathkeeper”, which…
The Arts
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…
Artwork on Jesus Christ sells for $26m
A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Sunday for 24 million euros ($26.6m), about five times the initial estimate. The Acteon auction house did not identify the winning…
Are Photographers Even Artists?
Have you ever heard the argument that photography isn’t art, because everyone can do it? That’s bull. All forms of photography need artistic thinking to some extent. Craft and Art It seems like an unspoken agreement that photographers don’t like to…
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 $…
Art is Nigeria’s inexhaustible resource, gateway to world
Prof. Duro Oni is former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management Services of the University of Lagos. The theatre technician and administrator spoke with GREGORY AUSTIN NWAKUNOR on arts these past 59 years and what are the issues that matter to the…
The Art and Science of Photography: Color Theory
Let me first say, for reasons that will become clear momentarily, that I’m a six-foot-seven-inch tall male who weighs approximately 200 pounds and has about a week’s (…okay, week-and-a-half’s) worth of stubble. And my favorite color is pink. Did you…
2019 Felabration artwork competition: Kalejaye wins
A winner has emerged from the third edition of Felabration artwork competition, which is a part of the 2019 Felabration events. Olusegun Kalejaye was announced as the winner by a panel of judges comprising Prince Yemisi Shyllon, Sarah Boulos and…
Rat who made brilliant paintings with his feet has died
We interrupt your day to bring you a super talented rat who’s helped his owner with their business. No, this is not the plot of Ratatouille. It’s the real-life story of Darius, the rat who’s made delightful paintings with his…
Civilisation: a breathtaking vista of life in the 21st century – in pictures
A photography exhibition featuring more than 200 images from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe, explores the phenomenal complexity of modern life Civilisation: The Way We Live Now is on at the National Gallery of Victoria from 13 September to…