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KR8V WHERE NIGERIAN CREATIVES FIND A VOICE
ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2021
Moses Zibor
Opinion
TAKING ART BEYOND BORDERS:
2021: THE YEAR OF THE NFTs - PG 14
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Editors’ Note F
irstly, I must say a big thank you to everyone who has spared a moment to read any of the previous editions of KR8V TALENT published this year. We
value your readership. Secondly, i appreciate all the talents that have graced our cover from inception till date - Ezennia Onyinye, Segun Phillips, Adekemi Adegoke and now Moses Zibor- for believing in us and allowing us share their stories. This edition has a slight tweak, we added a new section
@olujeans
called ‘THE GREATS’ - to honour veteran artists and pay homage to the pacesetters in the Nigerian Artscape. We feature a uniquely talented artist in this edition - Moses Zibor, A Kazakhstan-based artist putting Nigeria on the global map, Discover his breathtaking 2021 art pieces and more. As we end the year, we leave you with a thought on NFTs, a buzzing and alternative phenomenon artists may tap into to generate revenue from their craft.
EDITORIAL TEAM Editor Olumide Omololu Art Direction O’cube Interactive Columnist Jay Ajayi Kr8v talent Lite is a publication aimed at fostering the growth and appreciation of the Arts in Nigeria, and to celebrate creative individuals making an impact in redefining the Nigerian Art industry. Contact: kr8vtalent@gmail.com
On a parting note, 2021 was a great year for the Arts, we look ahead to what the new year holds for us all. Have a good read and Happy Holidays from all of us!
Olumide Omololu
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BY KR8V TALENT HONOURING THE ART LEGENDS
RENOWNED PAINTER AND ART EDUCATIONIST
Prof.Yusuf Grillo 1934 –2021
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©Moses Zibor | The Journey 2021 Oil On Canvas 150 X 120 Cm
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Artist Profile M
oses Zibor is a Nigerian/Ghanaian artist born in Lagos, Nigeria, He lives and
works in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He studied at the Yaba College of Technology majoring
in
Painting.
He
is
a
fast-rising
contemporary artist in the international art scene, his works have been exhibited by leading art museums and galleries around the world. @moses_zibor
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©Moses Zibor | The Journey 2021 Oil On Canvas 150 X 120 Cm
I want to see a brand new world, a world without trouble, full of love, I hope my creativity will be a source of positive inspiration to art lovers and my generation.” - Moses zibor
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©Moses Zibor | Feminine Elegance 2021 Oil On Canvas 100 X 150 Cm
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TAKING ART BEYOND BORDERS
M
oses Zibor is a multi-disciplinary artist who lives and works
in
Almaty,
Kazakhstan-a
highly
skilled
craftsman with a keen interest in story telling through
his works. The Nigerian/Ghanaian artist has pushed all boundaries and broken into the international art consciousness. His passion for art started at age seven, many years after, Moses joined the Yaba College of Technology, where he majored in Painting and graduated in 2008. Moses, as a student started participating in group exhibitions; Some of which include: Kanu Heart Foundation Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria 2001, London Art Expo 2005. N.A.A Art Exhibition, National Gallery Lagos, Nigeria 2007. In 2010, he had his first solo exhibition titled “Timeless Energy” at the Nike Art Gallery. Moses moved to Kazakhstan, and immediately made his presence felt with 4 solo exhibitions in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021 respectively. His art can best be described as eclectic as he is not limited to a
Moses Zibor’s art speaks to the heart of who we are; vibrant, audacious and unapologetically Afro and contemporary and moving seamless across time and borders. The series of Bricks of Hope, Black Audacity and Classic Man bring to life men we know; dark, distinct uncelebrated features yet classic and dapper. The female representations are us; daringly taking up space while elegant in our darkness. We can relate to where we’ve been, the lives we lead and the non-conformist narratives we live.
particular subject matter, he criss-crosses between, realism, impressionism, surrealism exploring vibrant hues and executing
I cannot wait to see what else he has in store
heavily detailed drapery and textures.
and I wish him all the best in his endeavours; we’ll be watching and celebrating his every
His work has been featured in several magazines and art fairs
success.
with the most recent being SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2021 in the United States of America.
Dr Bellice O Olima
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©Moses Zibor | Dream Infinity 2021 Oil On Canvas 160 X 130 Cm
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©Moses Zibor | Still Comforted 2021 Oil On Canvas 170 X 120 Cm
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©Moses Zibor | Nothing is Permanent 2021 Oil On Canvas 70 X 80 Cm
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OPINION
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2021:THE YEAR OF THE NFTs By: Jay Ajayi
I
f you haven't heard about the Non-fungible token(NFT), you're probably living under a rock. Not to worry though, we are here to educate our readers on the rudiments of
the crypto inspired currency. NFTs are digital assets designed to represent ownership of a unique virtual item such as a digital artwork (GIFs, tweets, images of physical assets, etc) , event tickets, and even physical assets like real estates, the options are limitless. In the simplest terms, NFTs transform digital works of art and other collectibles
Artist Beeple sold his first physical piece of
into one of a kind verifiable assets that are easy to trade on the
art, with an accompanying NFT, for $28.9
blockchain.
million. on 9th November, 2021. The artwork sold at a Christie's auction in New York City.
Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs cannot be traded or exchanged at
Beeple, otherwise known as Mike
equivalency, this means no two NFTs are the same and as such
Winkelmann, sold his "Everydays" NFT for
are not mutually interchangeable. NFTs have suddenly captured
$69 million in March 2020.
the world's attention especially with Jack Dorsey's first tweet selling for $2.9million. Sure you're itching to know how to create an NFT and how to buy and sell an NFT, you need to research on the NFT marketplace that best suits your art. we recommend you visit opensea.io or sign up to the Binance NFT Marketplace.
The piece is called "HUMAN ONE" and depicts a 3D human figure with an astronaut helmet walking through shifting landscapes projected in a box. It's accessed through the Ethereum blockchain. It sold in under three minutes, going to Ryan Zurrer for a price of $25 million without auctioneer fees and taxes.”
Source: www.protocol.com
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