The annual celebration of European heritage tagged La semaine de journée européenne de patrimoine will hold from September 18 to 20 in Nantes and September 24 in Paris, France. It will feature an exhibition of Nigerian art and talk session by Paris-based curator Bose Fagbemi. The talk, she said, will be on the arts and culture of the Benin Kingdom. The exhibition will feature two art works by each of Nigerian artists she has been promoting in France.
According to her, this year’s edition of the event will be attended by Prince Serge Geuzo of Benin Republic and two Kings will come from Benin and Togo among other important guests from art and culture sector in France.
“You know Europe celebrate their culture, history and art every year. It is celebrated all over Europe and museums and all historical monuments are free to visitors while lectures presented. As Edo State Culture Ambassador in France, I decided to participate. The exhibition will also feature a brief talk on the Kingdom of Benin,” she added.
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