Exploring the Benin Kingdom’s Plight: Nigerian Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2024
The Nigerian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale has announced its lineup for the exhibition. The pavilion will showcase a sound installation by artist Precious Okoyomon, a two-part work by Ndidi Dike inspired by the End Sars uprising, and pieces by Yinka Shonibare, Fatimah Tuggar, Onyeka Igwe, Abraham Onoriode Oghobase, and Toyin Ojih Odutola. Visitors can also explore “The Nigeria Imaginary Colloquium” and “The Nigeria Imaginary Incubator Project” at the pavilion. The exhibition is funded by Qatar Museums and private individuals, including Gbenga Oyebode and Tope Lawani, with support from various companies in the art industry. The pavilion is commissioned by Godwin Obaseki, governor of Nigeria’s Edo State, on behalf of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, with MOWAA as its official organiser.
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Naz Baydar graduated from Middle East Technical University with a degree in Product Design. She furthered her education by completing a master’s degree in Art Direction at Elisava in Barcelona. Her work blends art direction, multimedia narratives, and design to craft innovative and transformative experiences. Naz is passionate about creating visual stories that evoke strong emotions and deliver meaningful impact. In addition to her work, she has a deep interest in philosophy and literature, which continuously inspire and enrich her creative process.