For the 2 {financial} establishments, this partnership represents greater than company patronage. It is a strategic funding in cultural restoration and id. By actively supporting Nigerian Modernism, Access Holdings and Coronation Group reaffirm their perception that Africa’s future might be formed not solely by innovation in boardrooms and markets, however by creativeness in studios, school rooms and museums.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, Chairman of each establishments and a Member of Tate Modern’s International Council, brings a deeply private dedication to this trigger as one among Africa’s foremost patrons of the humanities.
“The modernist movement in Nigeria tells a story not just of art, but of the cultural awakening of a people who, even in times of transition and turmoil, used creativity to assert dignity above circumstance and retain their authentic cultural identity,” he mentioned.
This dedication displays Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede’s philanthropic imaginative and prescient to construct enduring African establishments. For him, tradition isn’t separate from progress, reasonably central to it.
He explains that by way of this partnership with Tate, Access Holdings and Coronation Group are serving to to democratise entry to African artwork, guaranteeing it’s seen, studied and celebrated by the world.
“This is how we inspire the next generation. Not just of artists, but of Africans who know that our stories matter and their voices are heard throughout history. I believe we all carry a sacred duty to protect and share our cultural legacy. The stories told by the artworks are living testaments to our ingenuity and global contribution as Africans in the modern world,” he mentioned.
Tate Modern Director, Karin Hindsbo, mentioned “This landmark exhibition is a powerful celebration of the artists who shaped a powerful vision of African Modernism. It brings long-overdue international attention to their work and tells a visual story of cultural innovation and exchange. We’re thrilled to be presenting this show at Tate Modern and to share the richness of Nigeria’s artistic legacy with audiences here in the UK and around the world.”
Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede calls Nigerians in all places, whether or not at house or a part of the nation’s huge and vibrant diaspora, to have a good time Nigerian Modernism as a cultural homecoming and a catalyst for conversations that problem outdated narratives.
“The power of art transcends borders, connecting hearts and minds to inspire and drive change. This exhibition reminds us to reconnect with our roots and invites the world to see us through our own lens: rich, diverse and unapologetically African,” mentioned Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede.
