In 2021 the Stockholm based gallery CFHILL curated an exhibition with eighteen of the most exciting Nigerian contemporary artists of the new generation, based in Nigeria or living in the USA or Europe as part of the Nigerian diaspora. In the exhibition “Stop, listen!” their work engaged in dialogue with the observer in a vast array of expressions. While some artists create with strong ties to their ancestral roots, other choose to portray present-day events, reflecting both social, cultural and political aspects of Africa’s most populous country.
Matt, saturated surfaces, or a glossy finish, a sublime blend of figurative motifs with abstract elements or hyper-realism with fine detailing, accentuating each pore of the selected subject’s skin to perfection.
“Stop, listen!” highlighted the varied visual expressions that creatives with the same national backgrounds may possess.
Among the artist represented was Adegboyega Adesina, Bara Sketchbook, Barry Yusufu, Chiderah Bosah, John Madu and Olamide Ogunade.