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Folakunle Oshun

b. 1984

Nigerian art curator and sculptor

Curator Art director Visual artist
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About Folakunle Oshun

Born 1984. Folakunle Oshun is a Nigerian curator, art director and visual artist.

Folakunle Oshun is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist, sculptor and curator. He is the founder and director of Lagos Biennal, an organisation that provides an avenue for dialogue and development of contemporary African arts. Oshun works have been featured in many local and international exhibitions.

Early life and education Folakunle Oshun was born and brought up in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria. He attended the University of Lagos, where he studied B.A. in Fine Arts (2004 -2007) and M.A. in Art History (2008–2012).

Exhibitions Selected curatorial:

Afrique 2020 season in France 2021 Look at This Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich 2021. Museum of Hope, Berliner Dom 2021 'How to Build a Lagoon With Just A Bottle of Wine?''' Lagos Biennial, Lagos (Nigeria) 2019. Living on the Edge, Lagos Biennial, Lagos 2017. Dak’art 2016''

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Important facts

Born
1984, Ibadan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Curator, art director, Visual artist
Nationality
Nigeria, Nigerian
Education
University of Lagos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Folakunle Oshun?

Nigerian art curator and sculptor

When was Folakunle Oshun born?

Folakunle Oshun was born in 1984 in Ibadan.

What is Folakunle Oshun's occupation?

Folakunle Oshun is a curator, art director and visual artist.

What nationality is Folakunle Oshun?

Folakunle Oshun is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Folakunle Oshun

· Wikidata: Q98913386

· DBpedia: Folakunle Oshun

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