The much awaited book - ‘Issues in Contemporary
Nigerian art’ which
was conceptualised and compiled by the Nigerian Artist, Juliet Ezenwa Maja-Pearce,
was finally brought to birth as artists and art buffs, including the media,
were invited to be part of the unveiling in a colourful public event.
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Thus practitioners of
the arts in various genres made up of mainly the visual artists, writers,
theatre practitioners, photographers, critics, art buffs including renowned
patrons and people from the academia were all there to grace the occasion of
the launch of the book 'Issues in Contemporary Nigerian Art (2000-2010)'
conceived and compiled by Juliet Ezenwa Maja Pearce. The event came up at the
Yemaja Art Gallery under a relaxed airy atmosphere, in Lagos on Saturday, 08
August, 2015. The book launch also included a round table discussions and debate in an event that
was chaired by Dr. (Mrs.) Peju Layiwola, Head of Department of Creative Arts in
University of Lagos.
