About the Magazine: Kurating is a digital art magazine simplifying art knowledge for emerging artists and art enthusiasts looking to access the daunting Nigerian art scene. In a sea of art publications known for their high-diction, Kurating’s take on art stories and art events in Nigeria is decentralised, simple and artist-centered.
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Visit the website to read from Kurating: https://kurating.com/
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About my role: Although established in 2017, Kurating paused operations from 2022 until 2024 when I resumed as Editorial Communications Lead. Upon resumption, I immediately researched events, key players, popular publications and reporters in the Nigerian art scene to develop a new content strategy for the magazine.
To meet Kurating’s audience of emerging artists seeking news and art opportunities on-the-go, I pitched, developed and delivered three new content segments:
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For a closer look at the segments above, kindly visit Kurating’s Instagram.
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I also advised the creation of a new visual identity for Kurating, incorporating editorial illustrations into the magazine’s brand identity. Now, I scout, develop briefs for and direct illustrators who interpret Kurating’s art stories as brilliant editorial covers. I also create illustrations of my own.
Ugo Anna Ude for Kurating
Ugo Anna Ude for Kurating
Shalom Ikemba for Kurating
Agala Silvanus for Kurating
Gwegwe Nathan for Kurating
Ude U. A x Ikemba S. C. for Kurating