Last
week, the British Council welcomed Laura Aldridge, British artist, popularly
known for her works across art forms such as photography, screen print,
ceramics, fabrics and cement, to Nigeria for the Go Woman Go! project.
In
advance of the workshops, the official launch of the UK/Nigeria 2015—16 season
in Abuja, saw many arts entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and creative’s alongside
government and other private sector guests gather at the British Council
office, in Maitaima, Abuja on Tuesday, 15th September, 2015.
Go Woman
Go! is the first project in the programme which spans September 2015—April 2016
to take place in Abuja.
“We are
delighted to have Laura Aldridge in Nigeria”, said Louisa Waddingham, Director
Programmes, British Council Nigeria. “Her work over the years has been
incredible and we look forward to the exchange of knowledge and perspectives
between her and participants in the Nigerian arts industry. It is my hope that
each of the projects in this season creates new collaborations and strengthens
the relationships between Nigeria and the UK.”
The Abuja Season launch also featured a make-space
facilitated by the Nike Arts Centre Abuja even as DJ Lambo, popular female DJ,
treated the guests to some delightful music.
The
year-long season aims to create increased access to the arts as well as
facilitate creation of new digital work, innovation and working with young
people.
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