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I am Panelist at the Smithsonian!
I am excited to announce this 2-day event coming up at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art! I will be adding my voice to the conv
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Masquerades and Movement: All in my Paintings
Click on this link to my YouTube channel and watch this short of masquerades of Oguta Ameshi performing- https://youtu.be/cgVcGzJHY-4.
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Call for Papers
Since inception, the University of Nigeria Nsukka has led in forming a contextual system for presenting Contemporary Nigerian art and...
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Stories of God and Gods
They sell one narrative as the Story, one viewpoint as the only perspective. This attitude prefers a long-perpetuated dominance, standing o
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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A King’s Collection of Art
"Passion, intellectual curiosity, and intuition inspired His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe CFR, over a period of 40 years"
Apr 13, 20243 min read
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'In the Presence of Ancestors: Black Coffee, Music, My Artwork'
I was thrilled to discover yesterday that the title of the new song by one of my favorite contemporary African artists Black Coffee is...
Apr 6, 20242 min read
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Ofala, A Kingly Harvest
The farmers are returning to the village with a great harvest. The king has summoned all the villagers and our neighbors to show the...
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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Throngs and Raising Dust: The Crowded Canvas
When I was a child father would take us in his Datsun car on trips to visit friends and relatives. Mother dressed us in clothes with...
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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The King’s rites of Renewal: Ofala Festival
Today is the 20th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha (Agbogidi). The king is an avid art collector and...
Oct 22, 20222 min read
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Face Facts, Language and Communication
The lure of becoming an international figure fascinates me- to cross national borders effortlessly and encounter new people with their...
Sep 27, 20225 min read
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Oguta National Convention 2022
There is a proud community of people living in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. We are from Oguta, a local government in Imo State....
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Marcia Kure, Mastering Line!
On 6 September, 2022, you are invited to the exhibition Marcia Kure: Reticulation at Susan Inglett Gallery, New York. I am excited to see...
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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Anxiety, Identity, and Distorted Pictures
Art is a socializing act. Multiple movements are screaming for an outlet. It’s possible to get sucked into the work. I suggest or...
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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The Blinding Sun Danced.
I fell in love with the idea of a Rainbow nation. Till I visited the place, where the Ark had rested, and the Great Flood stanched. There...
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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Flying over the Confluence in Oguta
We all love a good spin. From childhood, we are taught lessons through stories. The Igbo hyphenates stories- we are good with proverbs....
Mar 6, 20193 min read
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Blind to the Beauty
How can Oguta remain like this? We have this little paradise waiting to be cultivated. But we all run away from it for selfish gain. We...
Jan 12, 20191 min read
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Artist’s statement
Power Play and Other African Stories (for the exhibition Ballot Boxes and Beasts of Power) Ballot Boxes and Beasts of Power is mainly an...
Sep 7, 20186 min read
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Of Facial Masks and Masquerading in My Work
Ajekwu masquerade of Umudei Village, Oguta, Imo State Ipu Afia Agu of two members of the Igbuu society, Oguta, Imo State, Nigeria My...
Nov 22, 20173 min read
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Abstract colors, More liberties
In this blog, I have written extensively about my work, the creative process, and the figurative. It has become more important to dwell...
Aug 31, 20172 min read
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Conversation in my head: Between Anthony and Richard
Richard: You really think you are doing work that could change the world? Anthony: That is not the intent. I want to add to the raging...
Aug 18, 20173 min read
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