KENYA BECOMES PRIORITY TO WITNESS RICH NIGERIAN ART!

Dr Ulf  Vierke shows one of paintings from Nsukka  Art school in Nigeria

Art lovers can relate with Nigerian art historically, showcased at the Goethe Institute for one more week.

Nsukka Art school from Nigeria, has a 30 year collection of drawings and poetry synchronizing the feel of political, economic and social  injustices.

Kenya is the first in East Africa to witness a new look to the pieces done back in the 80's. Hereafter the tours next stop will be Uganda.

In a theme dubbed the Poetic Line, the exhibition was opened  a few weeks back courtesy of Iwalewa-Haus Bayreuth from Germany in cooperation with Goethe.

Guests look through art by Nsukka School

At the opening it was a spectacular ambiance, as the lighting was specific to each section.

The white walls attracted neat art lovers to grace through the pieces in a story line. It leads from the first to fifth generation of the Art school.

The curator Ulf Vierke confessed," The art links to the sad story of Biafra War in Nigeria. Its brutality in the 80's made people lost in the past with an interest to find optimism."

However, it showcases only three of the traditionally famed Nigerian artists . El Anatsui,Obiora Udechukwu and Olu Oguibe ,link the past and present with a section of their poetry as side bars on the drawings.

As one walks past these drawings, its evident they adopt European media! They use pen, brush,ink ,silkscreen and arching ( needle use on a metal plate).

In a calligraphic representation of poetry,  Kenya's Gor Soudan and Solo 7 filled the exhibition walls in writing. 

Ironically, the event had few Nigerians and more of locals who were curious to embrace their art. Poetic line will be open from 1 to 6 pm.

Goethe Institute Director Johannes Hossfeld (left) receives a book with 12 poems by Chinua Acebe  titled " Zwolf Gedicte" from Curators Katharina Graven (centre), Dr. Ulf Vierke (right)