Art Bridge Project is pleased to present Anyanwu: The New Light, a multi-sensory experience and intergenerational group exhibition centred around the intersection of human destiny, cosmic forces, and the metaphysical philosophies embedded in Igbo cosmology. The exhibition raises awareness about new understandings of humanity and connecting with ancestral roots as a process of healing, and restoring collective and personal equilibriums.

Anyanwu: The New Light began with a close meditation on Ben Enwonwu's spirit-inspired paintings and sculptures, particularly the monumental Anyanwu sculpture—displayed at the facade of the National Museum in Lagos. To animate this vision, the exhibition brings together artists working across diverse disciplines including Emmah Mbanefo, Chinwe Uwatse, Obi Okigbo, JC Bright, Mobolaji Otuyelu, and Chiagoziem Orji. 

To transcend the physical exhibition, Anyanwu: The New Light culminates in the creation of archival resources, including a book-catalogue compiling the artistic works, research findings, and reflections from artists, scholars, curators, and historians. The special publication is complemented by a short-film documentary about Igbo cosmology and the importance of cultural preservation in today's world.

The entire project is a celebration of the Igbo worldview, while reflecting the broader cultural matrix of Nigeria and Africa. Curated by Anthony Ogochukwu Agbapuonwu, this landmark cultural project is made possible with the institutional support of Ime-Obi Onitsha, National Commission for Museums and Monuments Nigeria, ADEGBOLA Art Projects, National Council for Art and Culture, AND 1-98 Art Studio.