How Nigerian Artists Are Shaping Global Art at the Venice Biennale
I’ve been following how Nigerian creators continue to make waves at the Venice Biennale even without an official pavilion in 2026. Their independent projects challenge Eurocentric narratives and keep Nigerian contemporary art firmly on the world stage. This year, artists like Jelili Atiku, Temitayo Ogunbiyi, Marcia Kure, Adebunmi Gbadebo and Ranti Bam are featured across collateral exhibitions. From performance rituals and sculptural installations to ceramic totems, their work explores cultural heritage, spirituality and the textures of memory. With the 2028 pavilion on the horizon under the government’s “Nigeria Everywhere” diplomacy initiative, I’m excited to see how a fully supported national presence will expand our influence and celebrate even more voices in global art discourse.
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