The Kurating Podcast

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The Kurating Podcast explores the process and business of being a Nigerian artist. It is less about the art itself and more about the decisions behind a creative career.

Episodes

  1. Omoregie Osakpolor on photography, virtual reality, and telling African stories that last

    4d ago

    Omoregie Osakpolor on photography, virtual reality, and telling African stories that last

    Documentary photographer, filmmaker, and XR creator: Omoregie Osakpolor wears many hats, but sees a single thread running through all of them, storytelling. In this episode, he explains why that one word encapsulates the rest, makes his case against "art for art's sake," and argues that beauty is only the vehicle that carries meaning, especially for an artist working in Nigeria. We trace how his viral photographs of the Oba of Benin's coronation grew into a children's book, an AR experience, and a video game through his platform Toyo Stories. We also cover how a body of work spanning displacement, forced eviction, migration, and ageing led to recognition like the Art X Prize 2021, the Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award winning "Inaccessible Cities," and a VR documentary that took him from Amsterdam to Austin. Along the way, he shares grounded advice for emerging artists: know yourself first, build real community over networking, and learn the business of distribution early. Hosted & Produced by Ese Atakpu for Kurating Guest: Omoregie Osakpolor Editorial direction: Ese Atakpu | Wole Olayinka Editor: Ephraim Ekhoeovbiye (FlamesUnusual)

    37 min
  2. Osaru Obaseki on Self-Teaching, Bronze Casting, and Building an Art Practice

    Mar 28

    Osaru Obaseki on Self-Teaching, Bronze Casting, and Building an Art Practice

    Multidisciplinary visual artist Osaru Obaseki on leaving her 9-to-5 with relief instead of fear, self-teaching vs. formal training, entering the male-dominated world of bronze casting in Benin, and why art for a purpose beats art for art's sake. Hosted & Produced by Wole Olayinka for Kurating Guest: Osaru Obaseki Editorial direction: Wole Olayinka | Ese Atakpu Editor: Ephraim Ekhoeovbiye (FlamesUnusual)

    30 min
  3. Mr. Danfo on branding, pricing and building a sustainable practice

    Feb 21

    Mr. Danfo on branding, pricing and building a sustainable practice

    Mr. Danfo shares how he built visibility in the Lagos art scene, from securing his first major solo show to navigating galleries, branding, and pricing. The conversation centres on the practical decisions, financial lessons, and administrative discipline required to build a sustainable art practice. Hosted & Produced by Wole Olayinka for Kurating Guest: Seidougha Linus Eyimiegha (Mr Danfo) Editorial direction: Wole Olayinka | Ese Atakpu Editor: Ephraim Ekhoeovbiye (FlamesUnusual)

    28 min
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The Kurating Podcast explores the process and business of being a Nigerian artist. It is less about the art itself and more about the decisions behind a creative career.

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  • Creator
    Kurating
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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