Kindred Spirits: The Aka Circle of Exhibiting Artists
Edited by Iheanyi Onwuegbucha.
From its inaugural exhibition 40 years ago to the present, the Aka Circle continues to shape the trajectory of Nigerian contemporary art
Founded in 1985 by El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu, the Aka Circle of Exhibiting Artists brought together 15 artists based in Eastern Nigeria. Kindred Spirits explores the formation, evolution and legacy of the Aka Circle, situating its members within the broader currents of global contemporary art.
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Kindred Spirits: The Aka Circle of Exhibiting Artists
Published by SKIRA. Edited by Iheanyi Onwuegbucha.
From its inaugural exhibition 40 years ago to the present, the Aka Circle continues to shape the trajectory of Nigerian contemporary art
Founded in 1985 by El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu, the Aka Circle of Exhibiting Artists brought together 15 artists based in Eastern Nigeria. Kindred Spirits explores the formation, evolution and legacy of the Aka Circle, situating its members within the broader currents of global contemporary art.
