ROYAL GALLERIES OF ARTSÉdouard Manet
WELCOME TO 2017: AN EXCITING SEASON OF ART THAT REVOLTS AGAINST.
In 2017 we continue Royal Gallery’s 60-year legacy of mapping the dramatic changes of our world. From our mainstage, we create a space for interrogation, conversation and debate. We invent and reflect the world that surrounds us. This year we rebel against.
BOSAH COLLECTION Featured Artist
Born in Imo State, Nigeria, contemporary Nigerian artist Tonia Nneji comes from a long line of traditional carvers and masquerade carriers. Following the family tradition of artistry, she graduated with a B.A (Hons) in Visual Arts from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2016.
Known for her use of bold colours and intricate patterns, Nneji’s work explores the relationship between trauma and the female body. Drawing from her experience in dealing with personal health issues, she confronts a culture of suppression and silence on issues around women’s physical and mental health, body autonomy and sexual harassment in a bid to create safe spaces where conversations could be held freely.
BOSAH GALLERY Special Event
WELCOME TO 2017: AN EXCITING SEASON OF ART THAT REVOLTS AGAINST THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SEARCHES FOR RADICAL COMPASSION.
In 2017 we continue Royal Gallery’s 60-year legacy of mapping the dramatic changes of our world. From our mainstage, we create a space for interrogation, conversation and debate.