Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Art museum at Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki, Nigeria
Description
The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art is located on the Pan-Atlantic University campus in Lagos and displays traditional sculptures, photographs, and contemporary works by prominent West African artists. The collection spans multiple decades and shows different artistic styles and materials across its galleries.
History
The museum was established through a major art donation and opened to the public in the late 2010s. This collection marks an important turning point in the history of art exhibition in Nigeria.
Culture
The museum displays works from the Oshogbo School of Art, showing how local artistic traditions continue to influence contemporary creators. Visitors can see how traditional patterns and themes appear in modern pieces throughout the galleries.
Practical
The museum is located within the university campus and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. It is helpful to check ahead about current exhibitions, as the displayed works change regularly.
Did you know?
The collection features works by several generations of Nigerian artists, including some of the most influential shapers of modern African art. Visitors often overlook how far back artistic development reaches in this part of Africa and how it continues to evolve today.
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