The Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre Lagos and Centre for Contemporary Art Lagos, and supported by the Society of Nigerian Artists presents, will today, present the eighth edition of its monthly series of talks ‘Point of View’ (POV). The talks will hold at Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Themed ‘Preserving Artists Legacies: Foundations, Archives and Generational Art Patronage’, this edition aims to highlight the importance of preserving artists’ estates; including cultural influence and contribution to knowledge.

As custodians of culture, artists portray the times while influencing culture and socio-cultural evolution. This edition, therefore, seeks to educate Nigerian and African artists on tools including wills and estate plans, to manage, chronicle and preserve their estates to ensure a continuing influence on their art on culture and the society through enlightenment, maintaining authenticity of their work and mission and the development of the visual arts long after their retirement.

The programme is as scheduled below:

‘Authenticating Art Collections through Artists’ Estates by Hannah O’Leary- Director, Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art,Sotheby’s, London

‘Preserving and History: Legacy Planning and Archiving for Artists’by Bimpe Nkontchou – Managing Principal, W8 Advisory LLP

Panel Discussion

Developing Artists’ Estates and Archives: Strategies, Structures and Challenges

Ngozi Edozien, Managing Director and Founder, InVivo Partners Limited

Prof Bruce Onobrakpeya MFR, Founder, The Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation

Mr Dotun Sulaiman, Chairman, Arian Capital Management Limited

Mr Ike Chioke, Group Managing Director, Afrinvest West Africa Limited

The panel will be moderated by

Oyinda Fakeye, Artistic Director, Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos

*Please note that all COVID-19 protocols will be observed and seating will be limited to ensure social distancing.