Hyperrealistic Portraits Painted With Fire By This Self-Taught Nigerian Artist
Creating hyperrealistic art with traditional mediums is an incredible feat on its own, but adding the complexity of pyrography – the art of painting with fire on wood – takes it to another level. Yet for Nigerian artist Alex Peter Idoko, the challenge only fueled his passion for the craft. Continue reading »
These Young People from Lagos, Nigeria Took Smartphone Photography to The Next Level
People on the internet are proving to us again and again that creativity costs $0. Take these young people from Lagos, Nigeria as an example—without any expensive equipment or fancy gear, they took some stunning shots that could be surely mistaken for a professional ad campaign. Continue reading »
Photographer Documented More Than 1,000 Intricate Afro Hairstyles In Nigeria During The 1960s And 1970s
Widely regarded as one of the greatest 20th century African photographers, J.D. Okhai Ojeikere earned international acclaim through his Hairstyle series; a personal project begun in 1968, which grew to encompass 1,000 photographs spanning 40 years. Continue reading »
