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Anonymity of authorship is seldom acceptable in Western art. In almost every Western industry, acceptance, exposure and brand name recognition enhances prestige, the perception of which enhances values and demand. By contrast in African art, the industry is groomed to relate to African art as...

25 September, 2017

ÉRE, the core of this two-part exhibition entails outstanding sculptures by three globally renowned Yoruba master carvers: Olowe of Ise (1875-1938), Dada Areogun of Osi-IIorin (1880-1954), and Bamgboye of Odo-Owa (1893-1978). These artists were mostly commissioned by Yoruba royalty, religious organizations, and wealthy patrons to...

12 September, 2012