Nigerian Modernism

$60.00 at de Young Museum.

Set against the backdrop of cultural and artistic rebellion, this is a fascinating exploration of the artists who revolutionized modern art in Nigeria.The end of the Second World War witnessed the rise of Pan-African solidarity movements and the increased migration of African artists to European cosmopolitan centers. During Nigeria’s struggle for national independence in particular, artists drew upon diverse cultural traditions to navigate the country’s evolving social and political landscape, resulting in a…