Akinwumi's Legacy of Preservation
At 80, Prof. Tunde Akinwumi weaves a legacy of preservation, as evident in the Yusuf Grillo Art Gallery, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
A collection of over 50 Adire textiles tells a story of Nigerian history, with each piece being a chapter in Akinwumi's lifetime work to save the country's sartorial soul from being forgotten.
Scholars, former students, and art lovers gathered to celebrate Akinwumi's 80th birthday and honor his legacy, which was unveiled at a press conference earlier in the week.
Each of the fifty-odd Adire textiles on display is a chapter in a story Prof. Tunde Akinwumi has spent a lifetime trying to save from being forgotten.
The event marked the culmination of a week-long celebration of Akinwumi's work, which began with a press conference where he unveiled the treasures he started gathering in the late 1970s.
Author's summary: Akinwumi's 80th birthday celebrates legacy.