“NOVUS” Art Exhibition: A Celebratory Fusion of African Art and Luxury at ACM 2024
The splendid convergence of the creative and luxury spheres was epitomized at the “NOVUS” Group Exhibition, a spectacle brought to life by an exceptional collaboration between FashionEVO, The Luxury Network Nigeria (TLN), YD Company, The Art Exential, and Atlantic Exhibitions. This remarkable showcase was a standout highlight of the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2024, held from September 17th to 20th at the Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Curated by The Art Exential, the exclusive “NOVUS” exhibition illuminated the continent’s cultural wealth and avant-garde innovation. Immense creativity was displayed by 12 distinguished contemporary African artists, each contributing a unique narrative:
Akinsola Olalekan | Ambali Omotayo | Azeez Salami | Bali Audu | Deji Ogunnubi | Femi Adeleke | Fortune Adenekan | Greg Onyeka | James Afolabi | Nasir Adamu | Obajuluwa Oluwasegun | Olayemi Olalekan
Together, they painted a vibrant and multifaceted portrait of African identity and creativity, resonating deeply with viewers.
“NOVUS” artfully encapsulated Africa’s immense talent through compelling visual narratives and modern expressions. It offered luxury enthusiasts and art collectors an unparalleled opportunity to witness and acquire works that stand at the forefront of Africa’s dynamic art scene.
Dr. Samuel Abiola-Jacobs, Managing Director of The Luxury Network Nigeria, remarked: “Being part of ACM 2024 aligns with our mission to create unique partnerships while celebrating and elevating African talent. The ‘NOVUS’ exhibition and other luxury-centered programs, like FashionEVO’s show, demonstrate the intersection of culture and sophistication that resonates with our members and partners worldwide.”
Africa Creative Market founder, Dr. Inya Lawal, remarked, “Showcasing the brilliant minds making strides in Africa’s creative sector is essential. ACM exists to provide a global platform for these exceptional talents. This exhibition highlights some of the remarkable artists redefining narratives within our industry.”
ACM 2024 emerged as a resounding success, providing an exclusive stage for art aficionados and collectors to engage with Africa’s vivid creativity. The collaboration brought forth by ACM abounded in innovation and luxury, setting an extraordinary standard for the continent’s creative and luxury sectors.
“The Africa Creative Market once again afforded African visual artists a robust platform to showcase their creative expertise with a three-day group exhibition of paintings and sculptures, curated by the Art Exential.
Novus, an exhibition project contributes to the creation of a new visual language while redefining African narrative through the colourful palettes of storytelling, with every piece offering an artistic and culturally relatable perspective.” Temitope Oladeji Founder, Project Lead, The Art Exential.
FashionEVO, at the forefront of promoting Africa’s burgeoning influence in the global luxury landscape, remains devoted to championing initiatives that celebrate and honour the continent’s profound art, culture, and craftsmanship. Our collaboration with The Luxury Network, YD Company, Atlantic Exhibitions, and The Art Exential marks a significant endeavour in our ongoing mission to spotlight and nurture African creativity.
Dr. Yetty Ogunnubi, founder of FashionEVO, shared her thoughts on the event: “At FashionEVO, we believe in the power of African creativity and its ability to make a global impact. The ‘NOVUS’ exhibition aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate and celebrate African artistry. We are honoured to collaborate with such prominent organizations to bring this vision to life and look forward to continuing this journey of showcasing Africa’s finest talents.”
We at FashionEVO are delighted to have played a pivotal role in bringing the “NOVUS” exhibition to the Africa Creative Market for the second time, fostering a vibrant dialogue between art and luxury, and solidifying our commitment to elevate Africa’s exquisite artistic heritage to the world stage.
