Exhibitions & Events
Four decades of exhibitions spanning Nigeria and the world—from solo shows to UNESCO cultural exchanges.
Upcoming Events
7th World Children's Festival
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday on the National Mall
Hosted by the International Child Art Foundation, the festival brings together young artists selected through the Arts Olympiad alongside over 200 subject-matter experts for three themed days of workshops and performances: Health & Environment, Creativity & Imagination, and Peace & Leadership.
Past Events
Presented in collaboration with the Female Artists Association of Nigeria, Patterned Pulse reimagined discarded fabrics as vessels of culture, community, and care for the environment. Through upcycled textile remnants, the works explored memory, resilience, and renewal, inviting viewers to see value where others see remnants.
A celebration of the African child, showcasing young artistic talents and cultural diversity. The festival featured art competitions, music, dance, fashion, drama, spoken word, poetry, and cultural performances. Free workshops included Adire making, pottery, and canvas painting for children aged 7-17 years old.
A retirement exhibition and 60th birthday celebration showcasing recent works exploring joy, resilience, and cultural memory.
FAME WEEK Africa
2024Represented Nigeria as NCAC delegate, forging new arts initiatives between Nigeria and South Africa.
Seminar on Intangible Cultural Heritage
2024Guest scholar exploring the preservation of cultural heritage through contemporary art practices.
Solo Exhibition
2018Featured exhibition during Nigerian Independence celebrations, showcasing works on national identity.
UNESCO Art for Peace
2016Represented Nigeria at this prestigious international exhibition promoting peace through artistic expression.
Cultural Exchange Exhibition
2018Cultural-exchange laureate presenting Nigerian contemporary art to Chinese audiences.
Unity Through Art
1992Guinness-sponsored exhibition featuring "Life First Food," later used by WHO for a decade-long exclusive breastfeeding campaign.
Notable Achievement
In 1992, Dr. Akande's painting "Life First Food" was selected by the World Health Organization for a decade-long exclusive breastfeeding campaign in Nigerian hospitals—a testament to the power of art in public health advocacy.