Press Release
“This exhibition honours the vision of Prof. Ebun Clark as a patron who preserved not just Bruce Onobrakpeya’s artistic genius but also the works of other remarkable printmakers from three continents. It underscores Nigeria’s role as a pace setter in shaping global printmaking, and a reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard this heritage.”
THE National Museum, Onikan, in collaboration with the Oluwani Creative Arts Foundation, is delighted to announce the forthcoming exhibition, Six Decades of Vision: Bruce Onobrakpeya’s Prints and the Global Print Family in the Collection of Prof. Ebun Clark. The exhibition opens on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m ., bringing together a landmark presentation of Nigerian and global printmaking from three continents.
At the heart of the exhibition is the collection of Prof. Ebun Clark , one of Nigeria’s most respected theatre scholars and cultural custodians. Over the years, Prof. Clark has assembled an outstanding body of works that not only highlight the career of Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya, Africa’s most celebrated printmaker, but also feature other significant printmakers whose works extend the narrative of modern Nigerian printmaking.
Alongside Onobrakpeya’s pioneering prints, the exhibition celebrates works by other distinguished artists, including Tayo Aiyegbusi, Uche Okeke, Kunle Adeyemi, Gab Awusa, Peju Laiwola, Juliet Maja Pearse and Ufuoma Onobrakpeya, among others. Collectively, these works form part of the “Print Family,” a global constellation of artists who, directly or indirectly, were inspired by or collaborated with Onobrakpeya in advancing the language of printmaking.
Six Decades of Vision charts a journey across tradition and innovation, documenting Nigeria’s modernist movement while situating it within a global dialogue. By presenting these works side by side, the exhibition underscores the power of printmaking as a medium of experimentation, cultural memory, and international exchange.
Speaking ahead of the opening, Dr. Mudiare Onobrakpeya, one of the shows curators, remarked:
“This exhibition honours the vision of Prof. Ebun Clark as a patron who preserved not just Bruce Onobrakpeya’s artistic genius but also the works of other remarkable printmakers from three continents. It underscores Nigeria’s role as a pace setter in shaping global printmaking, and a reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard this heritage.”
The exhibition is curated by Moses Ohiomokhare , with the support of leading scholars and cultural advocates. It is presented strictly as a No Sale Exhibition , placing emphasis on preservation, research, and intergenerational dialogue.
Exhibition Details
Title: Six Decades of Vision: Bruce Onobrakpeya’s Prints and the Global Print Family in the Collection of Prof. Ebun Clark
Date : Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time : 4:00 p.m.
Venue : National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
Presented by: *Oluwani Creative Arts Foundation & National Commission for Museums and Monuments