Kaabo means welcome in Yoruba.
Kaabo Clay Collective connects African diasporic ceramicists worldwide and supports its members with resources, and opportunities generated through the group itself.
Each member is empowered to initiate an event or activity, virtual or in-person. The only stipulation is that the idea must involve or benefit other Kaabo members. Kaabo then supports these initiatives with organizational funds and other resournces. Membership also entails the sharing of resources with other Kaabo members. In short, we are a taking care of each other to build upon our ceramic skills and a joyful community of Black ceramic artists; for us by us.
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Access is free and open to all Black-identifying ceramicists by joining the site. This is the place where we connect, exchange ideas, ask for advice and share opportunities. Keep up with the forum on your phone by downloading the Spaces mobile app.
2023 Kaabo Clay Awardees
Announcing the 3rd Annual Kaabo Award for Black Ceramicist recipients!
Artist Talk: Ato Arinze & Djakou Kassi Nathalie
What is it like to be a contemporary clay artist in Nigeria? Join us for a virtual artist talk and discussion with Ato Arinze and Djakou Kassi Nathalie, both leaders of the Nigerian ceramicist collective Visions in Clay.
Ato Arinze is a sculptor, potter, art consultant, and artist manager. Born in Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria on September 23rd, 1966, he obtained his Higher National Diploma certificate from the Yaba College of Technology in 1991. His works are basically centered on the premise of using art as a tool for recording history in visual form, hence his current preoccupation with sculpting portraits heads, busts, and statues of great personalities in Nigeria and around the world.
Djakou Kassi Nathalie (work pictured left) studied ceramics for three years at the 'Institut Samba Superieur' on a full scholarship. Her works have been featured in numerous exhibitions in Cameroon, Europe, and the United States. She was one of the winners of the Union Bank Art Competition for their 100th Year Anniversary in 2017. Her works are inspired by nature and man's volatile interaction with her environment.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
at 1pm Eastern / 6pm West African Time
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