Artist Láolú Senbanjo and Professor Yaw Nyarko in Conversation: Art for Economic and Social Development
Date: December 5, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Speakers:
Láolú Senbanjo otherwise known as “Láolú NYC,” is a Nigerian bred, Brooklyn based performance and visual artist, singer, songwriter, musician, human rights lawyer, and activist. Having started his career in law, Láolú has always sought out to help others reveal their truth. To do this, he navigates in the way that comes most natural to him: through never ending depths of his artwork. After practicing law for 3 years in Nigeria, he moved to New York City where he has devoted his time to being a full-time artist ever since.
Láolú is guided by the idea that all things; be it paper, walls, people, buildings, cars, you name it — are his canvas. By placing his artwork on just about any and everything he can get his hands on, Láolú seeks to leave a part of his art and Yoruba heritage wherever he goes through one canvas at time. Láolú has had his Sacred Art of the Ori body ritual featured on Beyoncé’s 2016 Grammy award winning “Lemonade.” He has given a TED Talk describing the origins of his art and his journey from lawyer to artist. Láolú has exhibited his work at art institutions like the Whitney Museum of America and the Grammy Museum to name a few. His work is also included in New York University’s art collection. Láolú is a member of the Arts, Culture, and Parks committee of the New York Mayor Eric Adams’ office.
Yaw Nyarko, Professor of Economics, New York University (NYU); Director, NYU Africa House/CTED; Co-Director, NYU Development Research Institute
Jíbólú (J.G.) Ayòdélé, CEO - Playmaker Entertainment