Neec Nonso Explained

Neec Nonso
Nationality:Nigerian
Known For:Photography, Augmented Reality, Film-making
Notable Works:Transcendental Signified, Christmas and Clothes
Website:www.neecnonso.com
Birth Date:24 October 1990

Neec Nonso (born 24 October 1990) is a Nigerian artist who works in the fields of augmented reality (AR), photography, and filmmaking.[1]

He is known for his work titled Christmas and Clothes, which focuses on childhood memories of Christmas celebrations in Nigerian villages.[2]

Neec is also recognized for his AR pieces that explore themes such as belief in reincarnation, the afterlife, and cultural taboos and myths about death. He is a member of 1884 photo collective,[3] a pan-African photo movement; and African Photojournalism Database (APJD)[4] which is a joint project by the World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa.

Early life and education

Neec Nonso was born in Aguleri, Anambra State, later moved with his family to Lagos.[5] He studied theatre and film studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

In 2019, he emerged as the winner LagosPhoto portfolio review and was awarded a one-year residency programme with African Artists Foundation, Lagos. The Prince Claus foundation announced him as one of the 12 artists reimagining the future of their cities as part of the mentorship programme in 2023.[6]

Neec is an alumnus of 2022 Rele young contemporaries[7] [8] [9] and a finalist of Art-X, Lagos.[10] [11]

Awards

Exhibitions

Neec has participated in several exhibitions. Here follows a selection[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Group exhibition

Solo exhibition

References

  1. Web site: prince claus fund awardees . 2023-04-05 . Prince Claus Fund . en-US.
  2. Web site: Nigeria . Online . Webby . 2019-03-19 . This Photo Series Captures Children's Excitement During The Holiday Season . 2023-03-10 . OnlineNigeria.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-11-19 . NEEC NONSO - PhotoForm Africa . 2023-04-05 . photoformafrica.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: APJD members World Press Photo . 2023-04-05 . www.worldpressphoto.org.
  5. Web site: Olayinka . 'Wole . Keen, Odd and Ingenious: Neec Nonso Looks to the Ordinary for Extraordinary Art Kurating . 2023-04-05 . kurating.com . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Building Beyond 2022 Announcement . 2023-04-05 . Prince Claus Fund . en-US.
  7. Web site: Kan . Toni . 2022-01-09 . Rele presents 6 artists for Young Contemporaries 2022 exhibition today at National Museum . 2023-04-30 . The Lagos Review . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-01-10 . Rele Arts Foundation launches the 8th Young Contemporaries in Lagos - ART AFRICA Magazine . 2023-04-30 . en-GB.
  9. Web site: YC2022 . 2023-04-30 . Rele Arts Foundation . en-US.
  10. Web site: Izuora . Chika . 2022-11-25 . Nigerian Among Winners At Access Art X 2022/23 . 2023-04-30 . en-US.
  11. Web site: prize — artxlagos . 2023-04-30 . artxlagos.com . en.
  12. Web site: sharjah-art-foundation-celebrates-outstanding-photographic-practice-with-va - Sharjah Art Foundation . 2023-04-05 . sharjahart.org.
  13. Web site: 2022-02-07 . Wa Na Wari presents the photography of Nigerian visual artist, neec nonso - ART AFRICA Magazine . 2023-06-25 . en-GB.
  14. Web site: 2016-09-06 . Winners announced for 'My Nigeria Travel Story' contest . 2023-04-05 . TheCable . en-US.
  15. Web site: In a Pot of Hot Soup . 2023-04-05 . SOAS . en.
  16. Web site: 2019-03-23 . Art meets music at AAF’s maker lab exhibition . 2023-04-05 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  17. Web site: Art Meets Music, Fashion in an Uncaged Expression of Yanga – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-04-05 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  18. Web site: The World Today . 2023-04-05 . twt.obscura.io.
  19. Web site: In a Pot of Hot Soup: A Review of Ground-breaking Creativity of Nigerian artists at Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-04-05 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  20. Web site: 2022-02-07 . Wa Na Wari presents the photography of Nigerian visual artist, neec nonso - ART AFRICA Magazine . 2023-04-05 . en-GB.
  21. Web site: Good Things Come in Threes - Overview . 2023-04-05 . Rele Gallery . en.
  22. Web site: Obinna . Emelike . 2022-07-11 . Rele Gallery throws light on Nonso’s Transcendental Signified . 2023-04-05 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  23. Web site: Transcedental Signified - Overview . 2023-04-05 . Rele Gallery . en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Neec Nonso".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.