Contemporary Art from Nigeria in the Global Markets: Trending in the Margins

Acknowledgments
Abstract
Praise for Contemporary Art from Nigeria in the Global Markets
Contents
List of Figures
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1: Introduction
	Globalisation and Contemporary Art from Nigeria
	Organisation of the Book
	Methodology
	Bibliography
2: Sub-Saharan Africa in the Global Art Market Structure
	Introduction
	Euro-American Hegemony
	The Big White Boy Narrative
	Increasing Diversity and the Ascendancy of Asia and Latin America
	Postcolonial Exclusion
	Oases in the Desert: Art Market in Sub-Saharan Africa
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
3: The Development of Contemporary Art in Nigeria
	Introduction
	Pioneering Enthusiasm: 1920s–1950s
	Experimental and Apprenticeship Workshops
	Revolution and Consolidation of Academic Art: 1950s–1970s
	Audacious Professionalisation: 1980s–2000s
	Art Incubation Mechanisms
	Art Residencies
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
4: Aesthetic Influences of Cultural Nationalism and Decolonisation
	Introduction
	The Generational Influences of Natural Synthesis
	Aesthetic Trends
		Duke Asidere: Appropriating the Power of Femininity
	Tola Wewe: In Dialogue with Ancestral Forms
	Tayo Adenaike: Synthesising Transcultural Inspirations
	Abiodun Olaku: Sustaining the Ideals of Classical Naturalism
	Olu Ajayi: Exploring the Expressiveness of Colour
		Jonathan Lessor: Subjectively Interpreting Nature
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
5: Transnational Influences, Authenticity Censure and Postcolonial Exclusion
	Introduction
	Conflicted Multiculturalism and Implicit Reinforcement of Western Egotism
	Japonisme
	Modern Art and the African Gaze
	Fluctuating Authenticity
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
6: Evolution of the Market for Contemporary Art
	Introduction
	Merchants and Facilitators
	The Structuring Influence of Art Auctions
	ART X Lagos
	The Tribe of Collectors
	Money, Taste and Networks
	Weak Mechanisms for Validation
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
7: Contemporary Art from Nigeria in International Spaces
	Introduction
	Art Fairs
	Art Auctions
	Art Biennials
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
8: Systems of Art Governance
	Introduction
		National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
		The National Gallery of Art (NGA)
	Unstructured and Inadequate Funding
	Lack of Physical Structure
		Apathetic Leadership in Public Institutions
	Art Gallery Association of Nigeria (AGAN)
		Visual Arts Society of Nigeria (VASON)
	Society of Nigerian Artists (sna)
	Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA)
		The Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN)
		China’s Evolution from Socialist Realism to Artistic Globalisation
	Brazilian Laws of Fiscal Incentives
	India and Its Transnational Influences
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
9: Power Dynamics and Alternative Systems
	Introduction
	The Impressionists and Abstract Expressionists
	The Rapid Rise of Njideka Akunyili Crosby
		El Anatsui’s Journey from Obscurity to the Golden Walls
		Unorthodox Platforms or Segregation?
	Supportive Legislative Framework
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
Bibliography
Index