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Last weekend,
Lagos's new art destination, the Rélè Gallery launched its fourth exhibition of
modern and contemporary art.
Titled ‘STRIP’,
it was sponsored by foremost champagne house, Laurent-Perrier Champagne.
The exhibition,
curated by art/culture writer, Ayodeji
Rotinwa and broadcaster and culture savant, Wana Udobang was a themed
collection of nude art by a vibrant group of artists namely Kelechi Amadi-Obi,
Reze Bonna, Ayoola, Ibe Ananaba, Isaac Emopkae, Logor and Toyosi Kekere-Ekun;
in various exciting mediums such as Plexiglas and photography on aluminium.
STRIP is an
investigation of the human anatomy; an attempt to provoke keen engagement;
to deconstruct myths and truths of power, shame, freedom, beauty (and more)-
the different shades of attendant feelings that accompany an encounter with a
naked body.
The exhibition
was a curatorial debut for both Rotinwa and Udobang and was hailed by guests in
attendance - Lagos's foremost collectors, art enthusiasts, captains of
industry, blue bloods of the lifestyle industry and social media influencers -
as a triumphant start.
Guests in
attendance enjoyed glasses of Laurent-Perrier's impressive range of Champagne:
the Brut, Demi-Sac and Rose- as they took in the art on display.
The Rele Gallery
only open for four months has continued to garner accolades for its accessible
and edgy exhibitions.
STRIP is open to
the public and will run till June 7, 2015.
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| Abi Akingboye |
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| Ayoola Gbolahan |
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| Works by Ayoola Gbolahan |
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| Works by Ibe Ananaba |
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| Works by Isaac Emokpae |
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| Works by Kelechi-Amadi Obi |
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