There is a fierce quiet to the works of Collins Obijiaku, as if the works have been unearthed from prior centuries and aged to perfection. His brushstrokes are bare and bold, his subjects staring directly at you or just off to the side, with earth tones and simple wardrobes. Unexpected Sittings, now on view at Roberts Projects in LA, is the perfect amalgamation of all the skills the Nigeria painter, as he celebrates his inaugural exhibition with the gallery.
Vintage Photos of People Posing With Their Automobiles in the 1980s
The ’80s were an exhilarating time for music, fashion, and culture. Young people were moving to big cities in droves and embodying the catchphrase “dress for success.” Fashion of the 1980s placed heavy emphasis on cheap clothes and fashion accessories and very big poofy hair. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance.