Category Archives: GK Reviews

Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern Review: A fraction of the Story

Posted on April 10, 2026 by GalleriaKlik

With canvases of rich and deep colour palettes, Tate Modern’s Nigerian Modernism showcased the three regional art schools that flourished after Nigeria’s 1960 independence. What was missing was the feverish vibrancy of Lagos, the explosion of photography and the iconoclasm of the likes of Fela Kuti. Continue reading →

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Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos at Autograph

Posted on November 22, 2024 by GalleriaKlik

Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos at Autograph, London curated by Lagos Studio Archives and Bindi Vora. An exhibition of African photography studio portraiture, telling the story of self-fashioning, cultural expression and aspiration in booming 1970s Nigeria. Continue reading →

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2024 Black History Month: South Africa Calling

Posted on October 9, 2024 by GalleriaKlik

Coinciding with the UK’s 2024 Black History Month are the exhibitions of South African photographers Zanele Muholi and Ernest Cole. Over 50 years apart both address discrimination—emphasizing the ongoing struggles for emancipation, highlighting both past and present challenges in the fight against racial, political, cultural and social injustice. Continue reading →

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