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Nigeria: Art & Design

With works fetching record prices at auction, Nigeria’s art is firmly in the ascendancy. Inspired by the nation’s challenges and contradictions, a new crop of visual artists and designers are carrying forward this tradition

Nigerian art: Class of 2018 reflects the urban and the mystical
The country’s young artists are drawing admirers
Nigeria’s game designers fight for their cut on mobile
The country’s challenges make for a fun digital playground
From Gaga to Obama, Nigeria’s fabrics enjoy a global fan base
A traditional practice receives a modern twist and some celebrity sparkle
Meet Nigeria’s Afro-minimalists, matching function with form
Artists hope that country’s growing middle class will bolster demand
Creative hubs make space for Nigeria’s emerging artists
Galleries and co-working sites are popping up across Lagos
‘Age of engineered timber’ comes with a few snags
The ambition for a new Lagos tower is matched by its cost

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