Journey So Far

Ise Lo See Dase

Feb, 2003: A Crown Troupe Of Africa's dance-theatrical interpretation of a painting by Mufu Onifade held at the National Gallery Of Art, Lagos.

NEXPORTEX 2003

March - April, 2003:Ara Studio in conjunction with Ajibulu-Moniya Gallery actively participated in NEXPORTEX 2003 organised by International Diplomats Limited, held in Brussels, Belgium.

Mouka Cultural Show

May - June, 2003: Ara Studio packaged a cultural show to embellish the launching of a new spring bed manufactured by Mouka Foam. The Show featured Crown Troupe Of Africa and Unique Fingers Ensemble

Man & Sociey

June, 2003: Mufu Onifade was commissioned by Mouka Limited to produce a series of 3 paintings called Man & Society. It was in honour of the late Moukarim who founded the company.

Irin Aajo

July, 2002: Mufu Onifade was commissioned by Ibafon Chemicals Limited to produce a series of 3 paintings meant for a dance-theatrical performance slated for 2004

INDEX

July, 2003: Ara Studio provided its manpower to facilitate the emergence of INDEX, a group of 12 artists based at Universal Studios Of Art and the National Gallery of Art.

INDEX Exhibition

August, 2003: Maiden exhibition of INDEX held at the Nimbus Art Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. It featured 12 artists including Mufu Onifade with the sole aim of elevating the standard of Visual Art in Nigeria.

Strokes Of Peace

September, 2003: Ara Studio in conjunction with Fezi Productions, a theatre outfit packaged an exhibition of paintings and sculptures in commemoration of International Peace Day. It held at Lifestrokes Gallery, Ikoyi.

Best Of Ife Seminar

Oct, 2003:Ara Studio, in collaboration with Ajibulu-Moniya Gallery organised a seminar in celebration of the 10th annivesary of Best Of Ife, a group of outstanding graduates of Fine Arts from University Of Ife/Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. It was supported by the National Gallery of Art and held at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

Pacesetters @ 5

Nov., 2003: Ara Studio supported the 5th anniversary of Pacesetters, a group of young, energetic dance artistes and actors based in Ajegunle, a ghetto in Lagos.

Best Of Ife Exhibition

Dec., 2003: Ara Studio in conjunction with Ajibulu-Moniya Gallery packaged an exhibition of paintings and sculpures by Best Of Ife in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the group. It was supported by National Bank and Voice Of Nigeria.

Best Of ife Retreat @ Ife

Ara Studio and Ajibulu-Moniya Gallery organised a 2-day retreat for the Best Of Ife group. It held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where 4 founding and retired lecturers of the department of Fine Arts were awarded. They are Professor J.R. O.Ojo (Painting and Art History), Profesor Agbo Folarin (Sculpture), Chief Lamidi Fakeye (Carving) and Chief R.I. Ibigbami (Ceramics). Ajibulu was also awarded at an occasion witnessed by Professor Rogers Makanjuola, Vice Chancellor of the university.

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