Rowland Abiodun facts for kids
Rowland O. Abiodun, born in 1941, is a Nigerian-American professor and writer. He is famous for his work on African art, especially the art of the Yoruba people. He teaches art history and Black Studies at Amherst College in Massachusetts.
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Rowland Abiodun's Journey
Early Life and Learning
Rowland Abiodun was born in Owo, Nigeria. He studied Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria. He then earned a master's degree in Art History from the University of Toronto.
His Work and Teaching
Professor Abiodun has written many books and articles. These works are about the art made by the Yoruba of modern-day Nigeria and Benin. He is a special professor at Amherst College. He has also helped lead the African Studies Association. He was on the board for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.
Art Exhibitions He Created
Professor Abiodun has helped create many important art shows in the United States. These shows displayed amazing African art.
Artist as Explorer
One show he helped create was called Artist as Explorer: African Art from the Walt Disney-Tishman Collection. This exhibition was at the National Geographic Society's Explorer Hall. It showed art from a famous collection. Later, the Smithsonian bought this collection.
Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought
He also helped create a big show called Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought. This exhibition included art from Lagos and Ife. Some of these artworks had never been seen in the United States before. They were shown at the Center for African Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Awards and Recognition
In 2011, Professor Abiodun received the ACASA Leadership Award. This award honors people who show great skill in studying African art. It also celebrates those who have helped the field grow and improve.
