National Gallery of Art Co-Host ‘Intersecting the Worlds of Climate Change, The Mangrove and Art’

 Charles Ajunwa 

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in collaboration with the National Council on Climate Change and Alzarin Crimson has announced the hosting of an exhibition titled, ‘Intersecting the Worlds of Climate Change, The Mangrove And Art’.

A statement signed by the Director General, National Gallery of Arts, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, said the event which comes up at the West Towers, The wings office Complex, Lagos, from the 5th to 18th of March 2025, would showcase master paintings, drawings and watercolour of quintessential artist Dr. John Ed DeBebs and curated by renowned Oriz U. Onumaje.

According to Sodangi, “The exhibition is an artistic expression and potent instrument that aims at raising awareness, foster emotional connections and inspire action on climate change and its impact on the environment. While mangroves provide habitat for thousands of species at all levels of marine and forest and are highly efficient in storing carbon, and it is imperative that urgent steps are taken to preserve this natural heritage.

“This collaboration is one of several initiatives embarked upon by National Gallery of Art towards ensuring the  appreciation of Art as stipulated in its mandate.”

Sodangi, who briefed the media on the organisation’s achievements and future plans for Nigeria’s visual arts sector last year, shared his vision and milestones in unlocking Nigeria’s artistic potential. 

NGA boss emphasised the organisation’s commitment to empowering artists and showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural legacy to the world through art, aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The NGA is a government-run art gallery that oversees all galleries in the country, and is responsible for promoting modern Nigerian art and preserving the country’s creative spirit. 

The National Gallery of Modern Art in Lagos, is located in the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu. This gallery, which is a permanent exhibition of the NGA, features a Portrait Gallery with portraits of notable Nigerians. 

While the National Gallery of Arts, Abuja, pr