Tag Archives: Art

      Toyota by CFAO Nigeria proudly announced the winners of the “Toyota Dream Car Art Contest – National Contest” at a prestigious ceremony held on March 7th, 2024. The event took place at the Toyota by CFAO offices situated at 1090 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, and …

It’s not often that Littlehampton, a small seaside town on the Sussex coast, makes the news. In the five decades since I was born there, I can count the times on the fingers of one hand: Nik Kershaw making the video for The Riddle in 1984 (oh, the teenage excitement); …

It’s a controversial opinion, but Rome’s major sites are overrated. Crowded, costly and utterly devoid of charm, the city’s most visited landmarks have been cheapened in the age of mass tourism into little more than a box-ticking – or selfie-taking – exercise. Which isn’t to say you shouldn’t go. Everyone …

7 must-see art galleries around the world Each gallery, listed below, offers a window into the soul of its culture, presenting works that range from classical masterpieces to avant-garde installations. Here’s a curated list of seven must-see art galleries around the world that deserve a spot on every art enthusiast’s …

From 16th January to 16th February 2024, Toyota by CFAO Nigeria will hold the “Toyota Dream Car Art Contest,” which invites children from all corners of the globe to share ideas about the future of mobility by drawing their dream cars. Every great idea was born in the glimmer of a dream, …

Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours.   Chancellor who is a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far surpassed the previous record of 60 hours, set by Roland …

Germany, various locations Germany is celebrating the 250th birthday of one of its best-loved painters, the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). His work features mountains, ruins and stormy seas, often with human figures, such as Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog. There are exhibitions in Hamburg (until 1 April), …

While the positive effects of exercise on our mental health have long been known, the benefits of art are only starting to be fully appreciated. Research by the Mental Health Foundation suggests that art helps boost confidence, making us feel more engaged and resilient. It can also alleviate anxiety, depression …

To me, a gallery or museum is a special place for self-reflection because everything is curated. It’s a safe space, somewhere to enjoy a moment of quiet and see how I’m moved by what I’m experiencing. You don’t need to necessarily understand or intellectualise what you’re seeing. A gallery can …

Watching my kids respond to art is one of my favourite things. When we visit galleries, I’ll often overhear the two of them chatting about which artwork they like best (it’s usually related to whether or not it’s pink and involves a horse), or catch them using their bodies to …