Next of Kin Series 7: “Who Will Give Us A MASTERPIECE?”
Since its inception in 2018, the Next of Kin Series by Thought Pyramid Art Centre has become a prominent platform for discovering and celebrating emerging visual artists in Nigeria. Past winners like Anthonia Nnneji, Christian Allison, Ikechukwu Ezeigwe, Olalekan Adeyemi, and Yakno Jessica have used this competition as a springboard, gaining recognition in the art community and becoming favourites among collectors.
With the launch of Series 7, the Next of Kin Series continues its monumental leap, furthering its reach to artists across Africa and the diaspora. The open call for entries runs from October 1 to November 30, 2024, inviting visual artists to explore the theme, “Who Will Give Us A MASTERPIECE?” This new series promises to showcase an even more diverse range of talent and creativity.
Under the curation and coordination of Ovie Omatsola, the Exhibition Director of Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Series 7 continues the competition’s legacy of elevating emerging artists. The entries will be juried by acclaimed artists Nathalie Kassi, Arinze Stanley and Kelani Abass, who will select 10- 20 finalists. The finalists will be announced in January 2025, culminating in the grand exhibition opening where the main prize winner, who will be awarded a solo exhibition worth over 5 million naira, will be revealed.
