Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art Opens Inaugural Myma Art Prize Exhibition 'What Is Given'

At the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art located within Pan-Atlantic University in Lagos, Nigeria, the first Myma Art Prize exhibition titled 'What Is Given' is on display, curated by Ugonna Ibe-Ejiogu. Running until 21 October 2026, the exhibition showcases works by four artists from Nigeria and Ghana: Omolola Coker, Emmanuel Ellis, Vincent Frimpong, and Edward Prah. Their creations, which include painting, photography, sculpture, and installation, delve into themes of memory, material, and inheritance. Utilizing items like adiré, family photos, and second-hand objects, the artists explore identity, labor, and cultural significance. The exhibition features two linked presentations, including 'The Belo-Osagie Collection: Practice & Time,' which reflects Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie's extensive engagement with art from Nigeria and Ghana. Collectively, these works challenge the notion of inheritance, prompting the question: how do we interpret what has been given to us?