On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, will host a distinguished group of guests to inaugurate an art exhibition featuring the works of John Edwin Debebs, PhD, a renowned Art scholar and environmentalist. The exhibition, titled “The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, The Mangrove and Art,” will showcase Debebs’ paintings, drawings, and watercolors, focusing on the complex ecosystem of the Niger-Delta mangrove. The event, which marks Debebs’ first exhibition in 26 years, will run from March 5 to 13, 2025, at the West Tower of The Wings Office Complex, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Curated by Mr. Oriiz Onuwaje of Crimson Fusion Curators, the exhibition aims to spark critical dialogue about the Niger-Delta mangrove’s role in global climate change discussions. It draws inspiration from the influential work of the late Professor Tekena Tamuno, The Oil Wars in the Niger Delta, which provides historical context for the region’s socio-cultural and political challenges during colonial and post-colonial times. This exhibition not only celebrates Dr. Debebs’ artistic talent but also seeks to emphasize the urgency of environmental awareness in the Niger-Delta.
