THE LAST ACT 2.0: Closing the Year in Art, Gratitude, and Reflection

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THE LAST ACT 2.0, presented by Thought Pyramid Art Centre, officially came to a close on 15 December 2025, standing as the gallery’s final exhibition of the year.

Launched initially in 2023, THE LAST ACT has grown into an enigmatic and much-anticipated showcase. The 2.0 edition featured works by renowned Ugandan artist Cliff Kibuuka, alongside striking paintings and sculptures by celebrated Nigerian artists including Yomi Momoh, Joseph Olabisi, and several others.

Beyond the artworks on display, THE LAST ACT exists as more than a conventional exhibition. It is a moment of reflection and celebration—a space created for art lovers, artists, and collectors who have supported, collaborated with, sponsored, worked with, and believed in Thought Pyramid Art Centre throughout the year.

The THE LAST ACT Group Art Exhibition is the gallery’s intentional way of saying thank you. Through an intimate gathering, it offers collectors a rare opportunity to engage closely with artists and to view and acquire works by names that have long remained on their bucket lists for the year.

As the curtains close on the exhibition and the year itself, THE LAST ACT 2.0 stands as both a culmination and a celebration—honouring shared journeys, creative partnerships, and the enduring power of art to bring people together. This year’s showcase is curated by Ovie Omatsola, Exhibition Director Thought Pyramid Art Centre.

MOMENTS AND MOODS, CURATED BY OLOROGUN JEFF AJUESHI

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MOMENTS AND MOODS is a poignant visual journey into the inner landscapes of human experience as told through more than 21 artworks avross wood carvings, fibreglass heads, pastel and charcoal drawings of Ebong Ekwere. From sweeping curves to deep chisel marks, Ekwere brings to life the fleeting yet powerful emotions that define our existence.

Born in 1961 and trained at Yaba College of Technology, Ebong Ekwere stands as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished sculptors. This debut solo art exhibition by Ebong Ekwere revisits themes explored in earlier titles, serving as a powerful statement from him. It affirms that he remains firm and unshaken, with stories that carry the weight and resonance of true timber and calibre. His works stand with the strength of an artist who never departed—rooted in his humble beginnings yet enriched by time. Drawing from a deep understanding of human imperfections gained with age, Ekwere transforms these insights into captivating works of refined beauty. Together, they form a cohesive narrative of endurance, memory, and introspection.

Through male and female figures alike, Ekwere translates intangible feelings into tangible forms. A woman lost in sorrow, a confident masculine back, lovers in silent play, and the vulnerability of youth all converge to form a deeply emotive and reflective body of work.

MOMENTS AND MOODS is not just a sculptural or multimedia display; it is an emotional reckoning. It reminds us that even in silence, wood speaks, even in stillness, we feel. And through art, we connect—across time, across form, and across the depths of mood and memory.