When I stepped into Gallery 7, the first thing I thought was“wow”. Now, I’m no art expert so I can’t tell you about the tones, textures, and compositions that filled the space. What I can tell you, however, is how art appeals to my sensibilities. Because I enjoy being around art so much, I have...
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A few days ago, I realized that I haven’t shared any photos here from the different cultural day events held at the Rivers State University that I have attended. I’ve been to the last three. It doesn’t look like any will be held this year for obvious reasons. During the event, different ethnic...
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The inaugural neos exhibition opening held on the 14th of September. Thanks to everyone who took out time to grace the occasion. Find some photos from the event below. The exhibition continues until this Saturday the 21st of September. Already looking forward to next year’s...
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Above: A crop of The Heartbeat by Charity Ide. Do you have any plans for the public holiday on the 1st of October? Regardless, you should add this art exhibition holding on that day if you’re in or around Port Harcourt. The Call of the Niger Delta Art Expo will feature twenty artists based in the...
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The first neos photography exhibition will be opening on the 14th of September. The opening event will be by 12 noon. The exhibition will run until the 21st of September (excluding Sunday). The gallery will be open each day from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. The neos page has more information on the...
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AM: Are you a self-taught artist or did you attend art school? Charity: I attended art school. As a child my parents got to see my enthusiasm for the arts and they encouraged me. In primary four, I knew I was going to study arts. Although in secondary school we were told arts wasn’t relevant and...
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AM: Are you a self-taught artist or did you attend art school? Diseye: I attended art school. But like every other artist, after art school, you still seek knowledge. I did a lot of research. I had to go to different studios, learn from people, ask questions, read more, research and all that....
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This past weekend saw the opening of an art exhibition in Port Harcourt titled New Horizon. The exhibition which will run until the 16th of September features various artists and different art forms. There are paintings, sculptures and photographs. Entry is free so if you’re in town please do drop...
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Known as the 1925 Building, you probably won’t get any prize for guessing when it was completed seeing as it also has 1925 written in concrete at the top of the building. Said to be the first building built in the area that’s is now called the Rivers State Secretariat complex, it used...
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Wrestling festivities in Port Harcourt and its environs for this year are almost coming to an end. Sadly, I was only able to attend two events despite wanting to visit several more this year. The both events involved the Rumuola community. The first one was in Rumuola and the other when...
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On my way back from Enugu the bus I was in met the usual traffic on Aba Road getting into Rivers State. Stuck at the bridge across the Imo River I watched labourers load white sand from canoes onto head pans. Each group creating little hills of white sand by the shore. I was intrigued and wanted...
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I was in Omagwa on Saturday for the wrestling event hosted by the Imogu community. It turned out to be the best wrestling event I have ever been to (the photos I ended up with are another matter though). I totally enjoyed it. I’ve never seen so many backs end up on the ground as much as I...
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