A Brief History of Odun Oşun
Osun (Pronounced Or-shun) Osun is one of the most popular and venerated Yoruba female Orisa recognised as both a spirit (Orisa) and deity (Irunmole) in Yoruba culture. She is the Orisa of love, feminism, fertility, beauty, purity, sensuality, diplomacy and divinity (Erindinlogun). Her domain is the fresh flowing waters of rivers.Osun is honoured and celebrated […]
Reflecting on the Opon Ifa
Greetings, family and friends, As we draw closer to our upcoming exhibition, we want to take a moment to reflect on one of the most cherished symbols of our Yoruba heritage: the Opon Ifa. This sacred divination tray has been a focal point of our exhibition, and for good reason. It embodies the depth of […]
Egúngún ‘Ara Orun’
Egungun in Yoruba culture represents a life form of connection between the living and their ancestors who have passed. It presents a presence that assures the living that they are watched, blessed and protected by their ancestors even though they are no longer physically with the living, most especially the relatives of the Egungun. Orun […]
Artists Featured In ‘Yoruba Ni Mi’ Exhibition
We are honoured to display Yoruba contemporary art from a group of talented artists participating in this exhibition, presenting Yoruba cultural identity and using a variety of mediums from oil and acrylic on canvas, to clay and Ferrous Iron.