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  • Celebrate Nigeria’s Power Transition Through Art With ARTSPLIT.

    Celebrate Nigeria’s Power Transition Through Art With ARTSPLIT.

    Following Nigeria’s power transition, an exciting opportunity awaits all art enthusiasts and creative souls to commemorate this momentous occasion in a memorable way. Prepare to unleash your artistic abilities by collaborating with ARTSPLIT, the premier platform for artistic expression through various mediums such as pictures, videos, sketches, and even poems. This exclusive challenge allows you to make a profound statement while also giving you the opportunity to win exceptional prizes.

    Under the theme “HANDOVER OF POWER,” we cordially invite you to exhibit your captivating artwork that captures the essence of this historic transition and the mood of the nation. Whether it’s a captivating photograph capturing the spirit of change, a moving painting or sketch conveying the nation’s hopes and aspirations, or even a thought-provoking poem that resonates with the changing social landscape, now is your chance to leave an indelible mark.

    Everyone is welcome to enter, regardless of artistic background, nationality, or experience. Everyone, from aspiring artists to seasoned professionals, is encouraged to participate and share their unique artistic perspectives. By taking advantage of this opportunity, you can win incredible prizes that recognize and reward your creative talent.

    The top three winners will receive the following prizes: the first-place winner will receive $200, the second-place winner will receive $120, and the third-place winner will receive $100. In addition, 40 talented participants will be recognized with $20 consolation prizes, ensuring that the celebration of expression reaches a wider audience.

    The competition will begin today, May 29th, and will run until June 2nd, 2023, giving artists plenty of time to create their masterpieces and submit their entries. The winner will be chosen on the basis of the post with the most likes and interactions on the ARTSPLIT app on June 3rd. It’s a chance to show off your skills and interact with other artists and art enthusiasts, fostering community and engagement.

    So, seize this opportunity to harness the power of art and contribute to the story of Nigeria’s power transition. Allow your imagination to run wild and make an impactful statement that resonates with the entire country.

    Let us celebrate this historic occasion and pay tribute to the spirit of change through the universal language of art. Get started with the ARTSPLIT app today! 

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  • Content Specialist Job Opening at ARTSPLIT

    Content Specialist Job Opening at ARTSPLIT

    About The Company

    ARTSPLIT is an art trading technology company with a single goal in mind: to improve the investment status of African art by allowing users to co-own rare and valuable artworks on a platform that ensures price discovery and market liquidity.  

    The ARTSPLIT mobile app allows art collectors to own fractions (also known as Splits) of prestigious African artworks and trade them in real time. Music enthusiasts can also invest in music through MusicSplit on ARTSPLIT. Investing in music with MusicSplit is simple, safe, and secure, and you can buy Splits of your favourite hit songs and earn royalties over time.  

    The ARTSPLIT Timeline is a place where app users can share and connect with the people and things they care about. Since its inception, the Timeline has seen daily engagement, with users sharing photos and videos about everything – art, food, photography, fashion, and entertainment. 

    About The Role

    As a Content Specialist, we are looking for candidates who are comfortable using various content mediums to create authentic thought-provoking, compelling, and engaging content. The content created will primarily be used for our timelines and social media platforms. All creatives are welcome to apply, including copywriters, photographers, editors, filmmakers, and others. All you need is a love of culture.

    About The Candidate

    Our ideal candidate will have/be:

    • Have a solid understanding of the subject matter on which the content is based.
    • Understand what is news and hot topics that will gain traction through paid, earned, social, and owned media.
    • Experience in the media is a plus.
    • Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills are a plus.
    • Capable of meeting tight deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.

    To apply, please send your CV to creatives@3101media.com. If your experience is appropriate, we will schedule a meeting with you to learn more about your creativity and interests. We hope to hear from you soon.

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  • Ben Enwonwu’s Ogolo Valued at $105,000 at ARTSPLIT’S Inaugural Physical Auction

    Ben Enwonwu’s Ogolo Valued at $105,000 at ARTSPLIT’S Inaugural Physical Auction

    ARTSPLIT, the pioneering art trading platform for African art, held its first physical auction on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria. The physical event followed the soft launch of the platform on the 8th of April 2022, which was well-received by an enthusiastic community of African art collectors, as well as ARTSPLIT’s partnership with The African Art in Venice Forum (AAVF) and the South African pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022.

    The ARTSPLIT app allows users to own “Splits,” or fractions of prominent African artworks. ARTSPLIT users bid for Splits during an auction, and if they win, they can keep the Splits or trade (sell) them to the highest bidder. The Splits allow multiple people to co-own a single iconic piece of art, something that no other art platform allows. Users can also participate in a ‘Lease Auction’ on the app to win physical custody of these split artworks for a set period. 

    The physical auction, which was attended by the artist’s son, Oliver Enwonwu, marked the historic sale of Ben Enwonwu’s 1977 artwork ‘Agbogho Mmuo’ from the Ogolo series. The artwork was valued at $105,000 at the start of the auction. Both the Split and Lease contracts were auctioned off and won. The work was oversubscribed, with all 100,000 units purchased under a Split contract, increasing the value from a reserve price of $0.5 to $1.05 at the end of the auction. Enwonwu’s artwork was also leased for a year for $1,600.

    The artist’s work is deeply rooted in the exploration of ethnic identity, as he combines traditional African techniques and imagery with abstraction. The Ogolo series is Enwonwu’s response to the new challenges of postcolonial identity, as well as his reformulations of Pan-Africanist ideologies and indigenous aesthetics. Enwonwu’s masterful technique and superb colour handling capture the essence of the Ogolo performance. It is a visual metaphor for the complexities of human existence, and the actual dance represents humanity’s transitory and fleeting nature.

    The physical auction also marked the lease sale of Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui’s carved and painted wood sculpture Human Wall. The 2008 Venice Biennale lifetime award winner is known for his use of simple, recycled materials that are transformed into large-scale artworks and installations. ARTSPLIT auctioned off the lease contract for $2,000.

    Following the event, Onyinye Anyaegbu, ARTSPLIT’s Executive Director of Operations & Product, stated, “this event justifies the ARTSPLIT model and the opportunity it represents in this niche market.” The goal of ARTSPLIT is to democratise access to investment-grade artwork, thereby raising the profile of African artworks. This allows for asset privileges such as collateral and price discovery for net worth statement purposes, as well as ensuring compelling returns for art investors. ARTSPLIT was founded with this vision in mind and is eager to push the envelope even further.”

    ARTSPLIT is building a diverse community of African art collectors and investors and we are excited about the abundant potential that exists. Welcome to the new ART ECONOMY!

    Edwin Madu