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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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Who exactly are America’s Black artists?

Posted on August 31, 2017 by GalleriaKlik

Soul of a Nation shines a bright light on the vital contribution of Black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history. So reads every promotional material for Tate Modern’s Soul of a Nation exhibition. How does being an … Continue reading →

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Norman Lewis, Processional, 1965: A Not So Black and White Perspective

Posted on August 31, 2017 by GalleriaKlik

Processional (1965) by Norman Lewis is just one of the many engaging artworks in the Soul of a Nation exhibition at the Tate Modern, London. While being one amongst the many, Processional stands out as uniquely striking in its simplicity. … Continue reading →

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