Thought Pyramid, Nigeria’s premier private museum has been launched in Benin City with an exhibition tagged ‘Red Book’.

The Lead Curator and founder Olorogun Jeff Ajueshi said during the launch that the opening of Thought Pyramid in Benin City is not an expansion of his museums in Abuja, Lagos and Oghara Delta State, but a ‘homage’ to the rich cultural heritage of Edo state.

“We are aligned with the vision set forth by HE Governor Godwin Obaseki, and aim to be a catalyst for fostering collaborative innovation, driving creative problem-solving, especially within the realm of art”, Ajueshi said.

According to him, “The exhibition testifies to our commitment, resonating with our mission to celebrate artistic endeavours and contribute to our society’s cultural landscape”.

Edo state commissioner for arts, culture and tourism, Dr Uyi Oduwa-Malaka who represented the Governor Obaseki said that the governor is a lover of arts.

‘He created the enabling environment for this, and we are delighted to welcome home Edo sons and daughters who have made exploit in Arts and Culture. We hope to see more of this in Benin City”, Dr Oduwa-Malaka said.

Among artists exhibited include the Osogbo Master, Jimoh Buraimoh, who participated in Georgina Beier’s workshop where he acquired skills in printmaking, painting and the art of inlaying tiles and small beads to create mosaic plaques and tables.

Other artists whose works were exhibited include Abdulsalami Abdulkareem, Ada Osaretin Godspower, Amos Okosun Odion, Ben Osawe, the legendary Bruce Onobrakpeya, Enotie Ogbebor, Fortune Anuforo, Kingsley Obasi, Nelson Okoh, Nosakhare Osadolor, Osaru Obaseki, Oshiame Toni, Pita Ohiwerei, Pius Emorhokpor, Rotimi Akinnire, Usman Semiu Alvin, Sam Ebohon and Tyna Adebowale.

The Thought Pyramid Art Centre is spread right across Nigeria with centres in Abuja FCT, Lagos and Oghara Delta state.