Charles James : Beyond Fashion - The Opening & Exhibition

 Anna Wintour the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama into the reopened Anna Wintour Costume Museum

Photos of the exhibition below..

At Bruce Onobrakpeya's First Solo Exhibition in 7years

Me digesting the beautiful art of Bruce Onobrakpeya

I don't quite attend Temple Muse events - fashion sale, art exhibition and lots like that, but one I couldn't afford to miss was Bruce Onobrakpeya's first solo exhibition in 7years... I mean, who would? Oh well..

It's no joke the man is genius and another to see his great works was unavoidable. So, on Saturday 30th November (after battling so hard with what to wear) I set out - with excitement - to go meet the man of greatness - in art that is.

'MUSE' by Lakin Ogunbanwo Opens Tonight

Nigerian born multitalented artist and photographer, Lakin Ogunbanwo will open his latest collection of works titled ‘MUSE’ on the Thursday, 5^th Demember 2013. ‘MUSE’ – a 35-piece exhibition of portraits gives an insight into the mind of the artist - Lakin Ogunbanwo, and his visual interpretations, exhibition of his subjects; juxtaposition between highly stylized imagery and a subtle raw, moody imagery. This is about capturing beauty, or one’s idea of it.

ADE BAKARE COUTURE: "Master of Elegance". RETROSPECTIVE (1991-2012)

The fashion house “Ade Bakare Couture” is celebrating 21 years in the industry this year. As part of the celebrations, the designer is organizing an exhibition which is open to the public but also aimed at Secondary Schools in Lagos state with a view to educate the younger generation on focusing on their passion (fashion) and making a career out of it (Ade Bakare Couture London).

The objective is to identify talent and nurture it at an early age. They're staging the exhibition between 1st - 7th of June 2013.

'Fashion Rphapsody' Featuring Agu and Orange Culture

Designers Foundry (DF) is the organizer of ‘Fashion Rhapsody’, an invite-only, cocktail party and fashion presentation of the capsule collections of two exciting emerging designers, Agu and Orange Culture.

Taking place at one of Lagos’ most stylish new venues: Rhapsody’s V.I on May 21st  2013, ‘Fashion Rhapsody’ marks DF’s first showcase in support of its 2013 awardees.

Temple Muse and Victor Ehikamenor Present "Amusing the Muse"

The poet-painter, Victor Ehikhamenor’s new body of work titled, Amusing the Muse, opens at Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, April 27. The show will last for six weeks.

INVITATION TO EXHIBIT: MAFBE 2013 - Fashion & Beauty Expo

MAFBE is a three day long expo that provides an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive, established, and emerging brands to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, buyers and style makers.

The expo is geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle beauty brands. There will also be networking opportunities through workshops and fashion show for everyone to enjoy.

Announcing Ghana Fashion & Design Week 2013

Ghana Fashion & Design Week® (GFDW) has announced the return of the event in the city of Accra, this October 2013, with the exact date and venue soon to be made public.

With Accra ranked 4th must visit city this 2013 by New York Times publication out of a list of 46 cities around the world, the second edition of Ghana Fashion & Design Week event promises to elevate the fashion scene in Accra to the next level of experience and development.

EXPO Announces Second Annual E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards

Norwalk, Connecticut, January 22, 2013 – EXPO’s second annual E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards recognizes excellence in tradeshows and events. The program shines a spotlight on the best aspects of a show: the venue, the quality of marketing, the freshness of the event concept, the on-site experience, the business and consumer value, the ROI and more.  The E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards is open to all tradeshow industry organizers, corporate organizers and industry suppliers worldwide.  The entry deadline is February 15, 2013 and winners along with honorable mentions will be honored at an awards luncheon on June 19, 2013 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, the day before the EXPO Next Conference on June 20, also at the Marriott. 

For more information on the E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards, visit www.expoweb.com/excite-awards.
For show organizers, the E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards is a way to celebrate all the innovative ways they’re driving attendance, enhancing the on-site experience and delivering increased value for exhibitors.  For supplier and vendor companies, the awards program is a way to celebrate the success that their products enable. 
The winners of the E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards represent corporations, agencies, suppliers and nonprofits from all industries. They are innovators who have taken strides to produce the next generation tradeshow or event.

To enter online, visit www.expoweb.com/excite-awards.

Winners and honorable mentions will be awarded in the following categories:

Best Application of Content/Education on the Showfloor Best Association Show Best Buyer-Seller Event Best Consumer Event Best Development of a Spinoff Event Best Environmental Design Best Extension of an Event's Life Best Green Event Best Hybrid Event Best Incorporation of Venue or Destination Into a Show Best Innovative Sponsorship Idea Most Innovative Venue Best Interactive Exhibit Best International Event Best Marketing Collateral

Best Marketing Campaign Best Media Coverage Best Overall Public Relations Campaign Best Showfloor Design Best Showfloor Engagement Strategies Best Startup/First-Year Event Best Use of A Mobile App Best Use of Audiovisual to Enhance an Event Best Use of Event Technology Best Overall Use of Social Media Best Use of Facebook Best Use of Geo-Location Services Best Use of Integrated Media in a Sponsorship Best Use of LinkedIn Best Website/Microsite Best Show (Overall) **Editor's Pick**

For questions regarding the E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards, contact EXPO Assistant Marketing Manager Danielle Sikes atdsikes@accessintel.com. For sponsorship and exhibit information, contact EXPO Senior Sales Manager, Exhibits Anna Lawler at alawler@accessintel.com.
The EXPO family of products also includes the monthly EXPO magazine, the weekly EXPO Insights eNewsletter, The EXPO Next Conference, EXPO Webinars and Workshops, The EXPO Elite and The 25 Fastest Growing Shows. Visit EXPO online at www.expoweb.com.

For more information, visit www.expoweb.com/excite-awards.  

'Lines Sign Symbol'

African Artists’ Foundation presents ‘LINES SIGN SYMBOL’, a month long (31st Jan – 23 Feb 2013) solo exhibition of Nigerian Artist, Uche Uzorka.

Venue: African Artists Foundation HQ, 54 Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi Lagos.

Time: 7:00pm 

Ticket fee: FREE!!!!

"ITAN" - A Tale of African Mythology Through the Lens of Top Female Photographer, Yetunde Babaeko

If I recall vividly, the first exhibition I attended of Yetunde Babaeko's works was around 3 to 4 years ago back at the Goethe Institut in VI. The exhibition which featured four photographers/artists including Yetunde Babaeko,  Kelechi Amadi-Obi and more (can't remember their names now) was quiet fun, the photographers/artists showcased naked photographs of the female physique.

It was quite interesting and almost awkward considering the public's - especially Lagosians' reaction to nudity, non the less, it was one of my favourite open exhibitions then.

Skip few months/a year after that I started working with Kelechi Amadi-Obi while I continued to follow Yetunde's work. Working with Kelechi made me realize his kin interest in nude photography, I noticed he purchased and owned lots of books on naked photography - how to create the right scene and the basics of naked photography. He photographed different stories - quite thrilling ones - of the female physique. The most important thing about Kelechi's photography is how he carefully, in a professional way takes these pictures without making it exotic, rude or vulgar. He inculcates a so mature attention to the details of the female body which overall makes the viewer appreciate as well understand clearly the woman body - I enjoy his creativity.

Skip back few days ago to the Porsche Centre, venue of Yetunde's on going exhibition titled - 'ITAN' . The exhibition featureS well captured scenarios of a woman's naked activities (you need to see the photos to understand, see below). Each piece of art tells a story, a fine one of the beautiful characteristics of the female physique.

Here are few photos of the on going exhibition...

The exhibition which started on the 10th of November continues till the 23rd November at the Porsche Centre, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island.

Yetunde Babaeko

Visit her website here - http://www.camara-studios.com/

Events this week and beyond

THEATRE

Theatre @ Terra Presents Wole Oguntokun's
Who's Afraid of Wole Soyinka?
Date: Every Sunday in June
Time: 3pm and 6pm
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, off Ahmadu Bello Way, VI
Ticket: N2500
Directed by Sola Roberts Iwaotan
Enquiries:08081239477, 070283672280 or laspapi@yahoo.com; wole@nigerian-theatre.com

Dance Ave @ Terra
Learn to dance the right way
Every 2nd Saturday
Time: 8am
Enquiries: 01 2700588, 080733803

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
Every 2nd Saturday
Time: 8pm till midnight
Ticket: N2, 500

ENTERTAINMENT

The 1st Bi-Annual Taste Event
Food and Lifestyle, Exhibition and Fair - featuring 30 + restaurants, food vendors and other lifestyle vendors all in one location.
Date: 18th - 20th June
Time: 12pm - 8pm
Venue: Landmark Village Events Centre, Water Corporation Drive Victoria Island
Enquiries: 07028263888, 07066598474

1st Annual Creative Careers Fair
Date: 15th June till 20th July
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Lagos City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island

Alibaba Presents Alligations
Featuring KSA, Alibaba, Dan Maraya, 2Face
Date:13th June
Venue: Civic Centre

Miss Top Model and Mr Handsome Nigeria 2010
Date: ongoing till 10th July
Time: 9am
Venue: Port Harcourt

Camp Get Away ....(2 Nights and 3 days)
Date: 11th till 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Ancient Town, Badagry

Ankara Groove
Date: 25th June
Time: 3pm
Venue: Fountain of life church, industrial estate, by PZ industry, ilupeju

Twiterave - 1st naija twitter party
Date: 26th june
Time: 8pm
Venue: Club karma, off Ajose Adeogun, VI

June Celebrants Crazy Costume Party with Denrele
Date: 26th June
Time: 10pm
Venue: Lagos

Muson Centre Concert and Events

Diploma Band and Orchestra Concert
Date: 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Onikan

Diploma Band $ Orchestra Concert
Date: 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Agip Recital Hall
Attendance is free