Informed by his research of the museum’s African collection, 'Okolo' by Scottish-Nigerian artist and printmaker Nkem Okwechime explores the intersection of European and West African identity. 

This installation features artwork based on observations and inspiration from visits to the National Museums Collection Centre. The artist has worked with groups of young people from surrounding community groups to co-create responses to the collection, enabling them to share in learning about the meaning behind the objects and his own artistic practice. 

This installation is featured as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival. 

Dates and times

Access to the installation is possible at the folowing dates and times: 

• Wed 13 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
• Thur 14 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
• Fri 15 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
• Wed 20 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
• Thu 21 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00
• Fri 22 Aug, 11:00 - 16:00 

Further access may be arranged by appointment. Please email communities@nms.ac.uk to arrange an appointment. 

About the artist

Nkem Okwechime graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2022 with a degree in Painting and Printmaking, receiving the Glasgow Print Studio Prize. Specialising in screen printing, photography, and lithography, his work also features his alter-ego Okolo, a character shaped by the intersection of his dual identity.

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