4pm Sunday, March 24th

How to Navigate the International Art Scene as a Local Artist

Moderated by Lola Ogunnaike

The +234 Art Fair highlights the work of Ozioma Onuilke in this conversation where we delve into his profound artistic journey, exploring the themes that fuel his practice and the diverse materials that have shaped his creations. Coming from the legacy of the Nsukka School, Onuzulike will share insights into how experimentation is ingrained in his artistic ethos. Joining the conversation is Florence Lynch, from the Marc Straus Gallery which represents Onuzulike, who will speak on the evolution of Onuzulike’s international art career.

Beyond retrospective exploration, this panel provides a unique opportunity for young and emerging artists to receive advice and learn best practices from a successful established artist. This conversation will serve as a beacon for emerging talents navigating the ever-changing world of global contemporary art.

Lola Ogunnaike is a Nigerian American journalist, writer, and media personality known for her work in both print and television journalism. She has worked for reputable outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and MSNBC, where she covered entertainment, culture, and lifestyle stories. Ogunnaike is recognized for her insightful interviews with celebrities and for bringing an engaging and knowledgeable perspective to her reporting.

PANELISTS

b. 1972: Onuzulike is a ceramics artist, poet, and historian of African art and design. He graduated First Class in Fine and Applied Arts and holds an MFA degree in ceramic art and a PhD in Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he is a professor and current Director of the Institute of African Studies. His recent international exhibitions include Ozioma Onuzulike: Recent Works at Marc Straus Gallery in New York; Free the Wind, The Spirit, and The Sun at Stephen Friedman Gallery in London, and Ozioma Onuzulike: When Hearts Beat with Lofty Dreams at the Afrikaris in Paris.

Ozioma Onuzulike

Florence Lynch is a New York-based art dealer. She is a Senior Director at MARC STRAUS. Former positions include Director of Sales and Public Relations at Elizabeth Dee, New York. She Co-owned LYNCH THAM, a contemporary art gallery formerly on the Lower East Side, established in 2013. Lynch is also the founder of Florence Lynch Gallery, a contemporary art gallery of international standing previously located in New York’s Chelsea gallery district. Lynch has over 20 years of art world experience and has worked as an independent curator, critic, and lecturer. Lynch has interviewed and written on the works of Quinton Tarantino, David Lynch, Jenny Holzer, David Hammons, Nan Goldin, and Robert Longo, among others. Lynch is an Adjunct Professor at Teachers College Columbia University where she teaches in the ARAD Master’s Program Principles and Practices in the Visual Arts; and in the School of Graduate Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York where she teaches on the art market.

Florence Lynch

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