New Book : Nigerian Artistry

Mosuro Publishers is pleased to present its new publication: " NIGERIAN ARTISTRY" by Dr Pat Oyelola. Nigerian Artistry is a unique, thoroughly researched and richly illustrated guide on different art forms in Nigeria. The book covers topics such as Body Art, Textiles, Beads/Beadwork, Pottery, Calabash Decoration, Mat-Making, Basketry, Wood Carving, Metalwork and many more. Reading Nigerian Artistry is like travelling through Nigeria.

• You can read Dr Sola Olorunyomi's review of the book in the Guardian Newspaper here
• The book was presented in Lagos on 27th February 2010 at Bruce Onobrakpeya's Harmattan Workshop Gallery and there is an account of the event in NEXT Newspaper here
• Here are some pictures of the Lagos presentation

Dr Pat Oyelola, Author Nigerian Artistry

Chief Odunayo Olagundoye, Ex MD Chartered Bank & National Bank, presenting the book

Dr Pat Oyelola and Mr Mudiare Onobrakpeya of the Harmattan Workshop Gallery

Omo-Oba Oladele Odimayo (Ex Chairman, Ecobank & Founder, Omooba Oladele Odimayo Arts Foundation) making his remarks

Dr Kunle Filani , Provost of Federal College of Education and Artist, giving his remarks

Ms Boma Kalaiwo, Regional Director FRCN making her remarks

Mr Deji Sasegbon SAN, Lawyer and Publisher, making his remarks

Engr and Dr Oyelola

Chief Frank Okonta, Chairman Art Galleries Association of Nigeria & Dr Pat Oyelola

People viewing some paintings in the Art Gallery (Harmattan Workshop Gallery)

Mrs Betty Okuboyejo (L) and Mrs Jane Stanley of the Smithsonian Musuem of Art(R)

2nd left, Oliver Enwonwu, Chairman Society of Nigeria Artists (Lagos Chapter)

( People waiting to get their books autographed by the author)