NGA unveils Abuja biennial logo

The unveiling is part of activities heralding the Abuja Biennial designed to draw artists from Nigeria, Africa and the Diaspora to Nigeria’s capital, in response to the yearnings of the Nigerian Visual Art subsector.In his address at the unveiling ceremony held in Abuja, Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Chief Edem Duke said that the […]

The unveiling is part of activities heralding the Abuja Biennial designed to draw artists from Nigeria, Africa and the Diaspora to Nigeria’s capital, in response to the yearnings of the Nigerian Visual Art subsector.
In his address at the unveiling ceremony held in Abuja, Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Chief Edem Duke said that the Abuja Biennial will provide a platform of interaction and opens the window of opportunities to international artists, tourists and patrons whose presence and patronage are capable of energizing our economy.
 “Abuja Biennial can harvest immediate benefits to the landscape of Abuja, but the long –term benefits can begin to register when the tourism train begins to whistle through Abuja. With this official logo unveiling, the stage is set for creative industry to harp on its contribution to the National economic mainstay. We are confident that the creative sector cam stand on its own and serve as an example to other sectors of the Nigerian economy,’’ Duke noted.
 He said that unveiling of the official logo marks the beginning of a bigger global event that has the capacity to contribute to the government`s efforts in economic diversification.
 In his address, FCT Minister Bala Mohammed said the Abuja Biennial; will push Abuja to global attention, adding that the city is ready to host creative ambassadors from other countries who will participate at the event.
“We are committed to maintaining our cherished culture of peace which, we assure the populace, will provide a serene atmosphere to all participants whenever the Biennial proper eventually debuts.”
The Abuja Biennial is so named in line with international best practices as every biennial is named after its host city. Abuja being the capital city of Nigeria is chosen for its political and economic vantage position.
The Abuja Biennial draws a parallel with other established Biennials in other countries of the world such as Dak’Art (Senegal), Johannesburg Biennial (South Africa) and the Venice Biennale (Italy).  It is an art market that will bring together artists, art and culture administrators, art collectors/connoisseurs, political leaders and administrators, tourists and tourism practitioners.