Kakofoni Group Gallery
Kakofoni Groups (popularly known as Johfrim art and design studio ) is a Nigerian and Scottish based culture and Art gallery.The gallery holds the third and largest African art collection in Nigeria and Scotland respectively, with 6,000 diverse artworks from various African artists like Ben Enwonwu.[1][2]
Johfrim is the first Black female owned contemporary African art and Cultural center, in Scotland.[3][4][5]
| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Art and Culture |
| Headquarters | Milngavie, Glasgow Scotland. |
Region served | Nigeria , United Kingdom.[6] |
Key people | Chief Josephine Oboh Macleod |
History and Art Collection
Johfrim was founded in 2001 by Chief Josephine Oboh Macleod, she is the Artistic director. Johfrim hosts cross-cultural events and represents work by about 50 artists, approximately 70% of whom are from Africa.[7][8]
The cultural centre is the largest African art gallery in Scotland and third in Nigeria, housing over 6000 artworks excluding sculptures, paintings and other media.[9]
Johfrim also is the first contemporary African art cultural center in Scotland owned by a Black woman. Started over 30 years ago as a private collection. Johfrim is an affiliation of the JOM charity.[10][11][8][12][13]
Notable works
- "The Maiden" sculpture been displayed by Nike Art Gallery And
- "African Queen" painting sold by Nelson Mandela Foundation.[3]
References
- ↑ "scottish lottery partners kakofoni group to promote african arts". newtelegraphng.com. June 6, 2021.
- ↑ "nigerian artist oboh macleod espouses leadership and uniqueness in latest works". independent.ng. 2020-05-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "African art in Scotland". vanguardngr.com. June 6, 2020.
- ↑ "kakofoni group promotes african culture". independent.ng. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ↑ "wields art as tool to reduce racism classism". vanguardngr.com. June 6, 2021.
- ↑ "my mission in uk is to propagate African art culture and heritage". vanguardngr.com. January 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Africa day african art in scotland". snackmag.co.uk. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Art creator connoisseur politician activist/". vanguardngr.com. February 4, 2021.
- ↑ "UK building relationship with Africa through art". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ↑ "artistes group unite in mission to save fellow stars". m.guardian.ng. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ↑ "ill gladly raise funds for the needy mabel oboh". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ↑ "why I joined politics in the uk". independent.ng. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ↑ "nigerian artist espouses leadership uniqueness latest works". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
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