The Curator of Contemporary Art! Adenrele Sonariwo covers Guardian Life Magazine

Contemporary Nigerian art has found a home and has suddenly been ushered into the mainstream.

A woman stands at the centre of it all, the founder of Role Art Gallery, Adenrele Sonariwo, and today she covers Guardian Life Magazine.

Sonariwo discusses creating a safe haven for artists to showcase their talent, and her passion to turn Nigeria into a major art scene.

Grab a copy of #guardianlife in today’s edition of The Guardian to read more.

Watch behind the scenes from the cover shoot:

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On the cover this Sunday is Adenrele Sonariwo (@adenrelesonariwo) who founded the Rele Art Gallery (@relegallery). She talked to Guardian Life about her passion and why she's pushing to make Nigeria a major art scene. Grab a copy of @guardianlifeng in tomorrow's @guardiannigeria for more. Creative Team Creative direction: Chidera Muoka (@themadamezeta) Photography: Anny Robert (@anny_robert) Stylist: Nkem Okorafor (@nkemokorafor) Makeup Artist: Odiri Obrutse (@odirididit) Shoot Assistant: Chidirim Ndeche (@chidirim) #guardianlifeng #lifestyle #covershoot #adenrelesonariwo

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Credit:
Creative Direction: Chidera Muoka (@themadamezeta)
Photography: Anny Robert (@anny_robert)
Stylist: Nkem Okorafor (@nkemokorafor)
Makeup Artist: Odiri Obrutse (@odirididit)
Shoot Assistant: Chidirim Ndeche (@chidirim)