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PENDULUM ART GALLERY has been in
existence for eight years as a private gallery serving
other galleries and individual collectors. We are
determined to portray African art from an African
perspective. We focus on original works of art by young
and seasoned artists alike. While we provide a forum for
continued renewal of the artist maestro, we also
represent a steppingstone for the possible names of
tomorrow, as an earnest of our belief in continuity and
excellence.
Advisory and Consultancy Services
We also offer advisory/consultancy services to
organizations and undertake commissions in all forms of
commercial art without being pedestrian. With our vast
knowledge of the art terrain in this part of the world, we are able to monitor
the art market and determine the true value of an art
piece. The gallery also packages salon exhibitions for
company’s end of year anniversary, and also organizes
cultural activities for companies.
Development of African Art and Culture
Art scores highly in cultural integration of people in
all societies. Nigeria has for years neglected the role
of art in social and economic development. This has been
part of the misfortune of the country in the last four
decades. We at Pendulum believe that art and culture
form the live wire of all societies where progress for
the future depends on a vibrant heritage.
We understand that art is the key to the development and
technological processes as important factors in the
eternal reinvention and sustenance of modern society.
It is the prime ingredient that effectively determines
the success of the end products of any industrial,
technological and scientific process. Its overriding
influence is affirmed in aesthetic considerations in
many decision-making moments of our lives. Therefore,
art goes further than decoration and fleeting
aesthetics.
Social Services and Activities
We have formulated programmes that
are geared towards realizing our cherished vision with activities
involving artists, art collectors and patrons, school
children, students, art teachers, diplomats, among
others. These
activities constantly renew our faith in our mission and
in art as a potent, sustainable tool for the
perpetuation of mankind.
Publications
The gallery, in association with some Nigerian artists
and critics, has initiated a bi-annual journal that
focuses on issues in art (internationally). The
publication is run by an Editorial Board comprising
artists and writers. THE ART FIELD: international review
of art and culture focuses on issues in art and
culture from Africa and elsewhere. The editor receives
submissions all year round, but the acceptance or
rejection of manuscripts depend on the judgement of the editorial board and
assessors.
The Art Field is published in June and
December. The maiden issue is available at editor@pendulumartgallery.com
or artfield@art-in-nigeria.com
Annual Painting and Sculpture Symposium
This is organized on the basis of a workshop. Artists
are invited from different parts of Nigeria and beyond
to participate in this festival. They are encouraged to
work from nature and an exhibition is organized to
present the results. The gallery cover a major part of
the cost of artist’s participation. Read more...
Annual Lecture Series
The gallery has instituted an annual lecture
series. Each year, a reputable artist is invited to
speak on any relevant issue of his/her choice. Speakers at the lectures may be Nigerians or non-Nigerians. The
lectures are published on the Pendulum website for the
benefit of our thousands of friends and visitors. The
maiden edition of the lecture (2003) was given on May 24
at the National Museum, Lagos, by Demas Nwoko one of the
most revered pioneers of Nigeria’s modernism.
The Pendulum Project for the Amelioration of Mankind
through Art
Under this particular project, annual programmes such as
exhibitions or workshops are contrived with a focus on
issues that border on man’s/people’s situation in
society. Within this parameter, issues such as wars,
hunger, widowhood, urban problems, violence, bad/good
governance are addressed as possible themes for
exhibition/discussion).
In this
regard, Pendulum collaborates with reputable artists and
organisations in formulating relevant programmes
(lectures, symposium, exhibitions) in the pursuit of
this particular aspect of our programme. In the recent
past, such collaboration has been made with The
Pan-African Circle of Artists (PACA), The Art Republic,
Alliance Francaise, Enugu among others.
We would be glad to partner with other well-meaning
organisations and individuals in developing and
executing projects which can extend the frontiers of art
in Nigeria and the world. |
