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Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by reportnaijanews(m): 2:37am On Jun 27, 2016 |
The sixth edition of the Prix Canson Prize, which recognizes achievements of international artists who work with paper as their principal medium, was awarded to Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby in a ceremony at New York’s Drawing Center on Tuesday, June 21. Born in Enugu in 1983, the Los Angeles-based artist creates large-scale works that combine collage, drawing, painting, and photo transfer to weave complex narratives that reflect an abundance of art historical references and images from her own personal archive, as well as from contemporary culture. She is known for exploring a wealth of themes in her pieces such as literature, identity, race, assimilation, and memory, but she specializes in teasing out her own relationship with colonialism and representation as an expatriate working in the US. For Brett Littman, the president of the jury and the director of the Drawing Center, Akunyili Crosby has “a unique voice in the way that she thinks about and approaches portraiture.” He told Lauren Cavalli of artforum.com that as the jurors deliberated on whom to choose, her work “kept burning in our minds.” Littman added, “I think her work really moved us. We felt like if you are going to give a prize to someone you give it to someone who is going to push the medium forward.” Out of the five nominees for the Prix Canson, four were women, three of which were women of color. The artists shortlisted for the prize were Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze, Bethany Collins, David Shrigley, and Lucy Skaer. An exhibition of the works of Akunyili Crosby as well as the four finalists will be on view until July 1. Each year different institutions act as hosts of the award, this is the first time it has been presented in the United States. It has previously been held in Paris (2015) and Barcelona (2014). Akunyili Crosby will receive over $11,000 of Canson paper and an invitation to be part of a residency that was established by artist and former president of the jury, Tunga, who recently passed. Established in 2010, the Prix Canson Award celebrates the legacy of the sixteenth-century paper company Canson, which has been supplying artists such as Ingres, Delacroix, and Van Gogh, among others, for generations. More photos... SOURCE http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/06/late-dora-akunyilis-daughter-njideka.html 11 Likes
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Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Jogba(m): 2:40am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Congrats bae FTC since 2010 of Joining NL........God I thnk u ooooo But wait ooooo.....is it necessary? One love jor 6 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Nobody: 2:46am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Nice one. I expect lots of galas and yoghurts to be shared on this thread. A lot of I-bobo youths will also hoff their stinking red mud pynts to celebrate 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by playtheblues(f): 4:16am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Congratulations sister. 9 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by chriskosherbal(m): 4:41am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Congratulations lady. 7 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Nobody: 4:55am On Jun 27, 2016 |
She has a masculine body. Congrats tho |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by adconline(m): 5:02am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Raised in Naija but trained in America..married to Oyibo. Most of these kids are not smarter than most Naija folks, their parents made the right choice in setting a career path for them.. And most importantly, rich and influential folks dont believe in Naija- their kids study abroad. 4 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Viktor1983(m): 10:01am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Like mother, like daughter... 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Friday2016: 10:01am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Good work babe |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by dalynch(f): 10:02am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Congrats dear. Keep representing us well |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by asha90: 10:04am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Is she from Anambra? If yes, then it is no news! "You cannot separate Anambra from success"- Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa 36 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by SageTravels: 10:05am On Jun 27, 2016 |
I LOVE YOU BEA> CONTINUE FROM WHERE YOUR MOTHER STOPPED. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by powerfulsettingz: 10:06am On Jun 27, 2016 |
See akuyili carbon copy 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Pavore9: 10:08am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Congratulations. 1 Like |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by ogahope(m): 10:08am On Jun 27, 2016 |
I am not surprised, good people position their children in the right direction. You're definitely making it trough talent. Ur mum didn't hip stolen money for you to make it. May God continue to bless the work of ur hands. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by flokii: 10:12am On Jun 27, 2016 |
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Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by laviecontinue: 10:12am On Jun 27, 2016 |
You hardly see a LADY BOSS on anything fake, no fake hair, fake b**bs, fake *ss, fake lashes no HEAVY makeup or makeup @all. Congrat lady. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Nobody: 10:12am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Folds arms to watch how they turn this to tribal war |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Docspero: 10:14am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Like mama like daughter 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by lifezone247(m): 10:27am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Igbos making Nigerian proud since 1960. 8 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by edimahgurl(f): 10:27am On Jun 27, 2016 |
I'll make my children great smday... 2 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by agabaI23(m): 10:28am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Runs in the blood 1 Like |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by emmanuelbrown26: 10:28am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Chai, nwanyi oma, u made me to remember ur late mom, she laid a superb foundation for u all, a woman dat built the best lab in nigeria 2 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Qmerit(m): 10:28am On Jun 27, 2016 |
She looks like her mum |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Nobody: 10:29am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Nwa anyi ji eje mba |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by iPopAlomo(m): 10:31am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Now this is art... not those shit we see regularly on FrontPage... 3 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by lacasera14(m): 10:32am On Jun 27, 2016 |
This girl sef, you whorwor oh Mumsy fine pass you |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by tdayof(m): 10:35am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Wow nice. It's about doing what you love . |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by darkenkach(m): 10:40am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Zhara Buhari nko? Nah only selfie that one sabi. . 3 Likes |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by kannymoore(m): 10:51am On Jun 27, 2016 |
Not many people remember Buhari's role in making Akunyili the brand that she is... Maybe if she had pocketed the dough from the proceeds of her medical trip back when she was working under Buhari..she might never had ended up being the Amazon that we remember her for right now. Life ehn...!?! If only we realize the end result and how some of our mundane decisions affect our future and that of our unborn kids, maybe we'll not be so rash about how we chose our ideals after all. Sigh! Meanwhile, kudos to her daughter!.. and that's a really awesome piece of art she's got right there. She really does deserve whatever accolades that's come her way. 1 Like |
Re: Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Awarded Prix Canson Prize For Art by Orikinla(m): 10:55am On Jun 27, 2016 |
She is a genius. I thank Almighty God for her. 1 Like |
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