This weekend, Odili D. Odita is visiting the Nelson-Atkins. This Nigerian-born artist is featured in the exhibition Tapping Currents: Contemporary African Art and the Diaspora.
Odita will speak about his work and what it means to him to be a contemporary artist at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. On Sunday, March 9, Odita will give two lectures at the Ford Learning Center Open House program from 2 to 4 p.m. These talks will be specially geared toward children and families.
From what I have seen of Odita's work, it is engaging, dynamic and energetic. Last year, Odita painted a site specific work at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati.
Make plans to come see this fascinating artist this weekend at the Nelson-Atkins. I hope to see you there.