Osaru Obaseki Nigeria, b. 1993
Osaru Obaseki, born in 1993 in Edo State, Nigeria, stands as a burgeoning force in the realm of multidisciplinary visual art. Residing within the heart of the African Continent, Osaru has intricately woven herself into the contemporary art tapestry, embarking on her professional journey in 2017. She currently shuffles working between Benin City and Lagos.
Her artistic endeavors delve into the realms of materiality, history, cultural identity, societal dynamics, as well as the intricacies of colonial and post-colonial narratives. With a distinctive approach, Osaru melds sand and acrylics, fusing together two distinct epochs - the ancient and the modern. Notably, her artistic repertoire extends to the domain of bronze casting, where she masterfully channels the storied heritage of this ancient technique, to bring innovative contemporary forms to life.
A distinguished alumna of the ITP-International Training Programme in collaboration with the British Museum, Osaru Obaseki is also an esteemed member of the British Art Network. Her creative footprint has graced the galleries of renowned institutions such as Rele Gallery, Saboart Advisory, Amar Singh Gallery, and Eclectica Gallery, among others. Noteworthy among her achievements, the year 2019 witnessed her active participation in the Re-entanglement exhibition, a collaborative effort with the University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, London, UK, alongside Nosona Studios, Benin City, Nigeria.
Her passion extends to nurturing the artistic community; Osaru was an integral part of the Back to Base workshop, a collaborative initiative between the Goethe Institute and Rele Arts Foundation, situated in Lagos, Nigeria. Her indelible mark on the art world has garnered attention from prestigious media outlets and documentaries, including but not limited to the New York Times, BBC, Document Women, DW Documentary, and French/German TV ARTE.
Most recently, she is an active part of the Youth heritage Africa programme being hosted by ICCROM- International Centre for the study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, this led to her participation in the ICCROM General Assembly 2023. Currently, a resident artist with AKKA project, Venezia Italy and on a residency programme in collaboration with Berengo studios, Murano Italy.
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Osaru Obaseki: The residency outcome
13 June - 13 September 2024 VeneziaOSARU OBASEKI The Residency Outcome 13/06 - 18/09/2024 We are delighted to announce the much-anticipated opening of the solo show Osaru Obaseki: The Residency Outcome at AKKA Project Venezia. Following...Read more -
Osaru Obaseki: Petals of Identity: The Intersection of Nature and Culture
Solo Exhibition 1 September - 30 October 2023 VeneziaAKKA Project is thrilled to unveil an upcoming art exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Osaru Obaseki, an accomplished mixed-media artist hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. Obaseki's artistic expressions delve deep...Read more
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APOLLO'S DECATHLON
Exhibition at Château de Montsoreau, Museum of Contemporary Art 10 June 2024AKKA Project had the pleasure of recommending some African artists from its roster to the curatorial board for the significant exhibition Apollo's Decathlon: A Conceptual...Read more -
Osaru Obaseki at FESCAAAL 2024
30 April 2024AKKA Project's Artist in Residence, Osaru Obaseki, has been selected to take part into the 33rd edition of FESCAAAL - Festival Cinema Africano, Asia e...Read more -
Osaru Obaseki featured in Glasstress 8½
18 April 2024AKKA Project is thrilled to have our Resident Artist, Osaru Obaseki, featured in the internationally renowned exhibition Glasstress 8½ at Berengo Studio in Murano, Venice....Read more -
Travelogue by Osaru Obaseki
13 February 2024During her residency in Venice, Osaru Obaseki continues to push the boundaries of her artistic exploration. Upon her arrival in the city, she is immediately...Read more
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Osaru Obaseki
Artist in Residence 2024 24 January 2024AKKA Project is thrilled to announce the selection of Nigerian artist Osaru Obaseki for the sixth edition of the AKKA Project | Venice Artist Residency...Read more -
Osaru Obaseki at the 33rd ICCROM General Assembly in Rome
September 2023 23 September 2023From September 25th to 27th, 2023, Osaru Obaseki has been invited to take part into the 33rd ICCROM General Assembly in Rome, Italy, as an...Read more
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Arte contemporanea: le mostre da vedere a GIUGNO 2024
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Glasstress 8½
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La genesi di un'incredibile storia
Glasstress 8 ½, una tradizione antica e sempre più contemporaneaVenezia News, 30 April 2024 -
Beyond the Biennale - A Guide to Must-See Art Exhibitions in Venice
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“GLASSTRESS 8½”, torna a Venezia la mostra tra arte e vetro
A cura di Umberto Croppi, "GLASSTRESS 8½" si espande dalla sua sede originaria anche nella Tesa 99 dell’Arsenale Nord con due installazioniRedazione, Inside Art, 15 April 2024