UNEARTHED

Life from the dust of the earth

Season I Archive
April 9–30, 2026

A curated virtual exhibition by Infinite Treasures African Art, now preserved through its collector catalogue.

Sixteen artists. Forty-eight works. One unfolding conversation.

Life from the dust of the earth

“YHWH Elohim formed the man out of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of lives. And the man became a living being.”
Genesis 2:7

UNEARTHED reflects on life as the highest expression of creation. Formed from dust, yet animated by breath, humanity stands as a testimony to the craftsmanship of the Creator.

Through this exhibition, sixteen artists responded to the idea that meaning can emerge from what appears ordinary, buried, overlooked, or unfinished. Each work interprets this through its own visual language, revealing the uncommon from the common and the special from the mundane.

Curator’s Introduction

UNEARTHED was not arranged as a catalogue of individual works, but as a guided conversation across formation, resistance, memory, and continuity.

The exhibition brought together a cohort of sixteen artists whose practices reflect depth, discipline, and long-standing commitment to visual language. Their works were not presented as content, but as contributions to an unfolding narrative.

For many visitors, UNEARTHED became more than a viewing experience. It became an invitation to consider what it means to collect with intention, to preserve meaning, and to become a custodian of works that can live beyond one generation.

Exhibition at a Glance

Season
I

Dates
April 9–30, 2026

Format
Virtual curated exhibition

Artists
16

Works Presented
48

Mediums
Painting, sculpture, and mixed media

Presented by
Infinite Treasures African Art

Exhibition Status

UNEARTHED was presented as a virtual curated exhibition from April 9 to April 30, 2026.

The live viewing experience is now closed. The exhibition remains accessible through its collector catalogue, preserving the works, participating artists, and curatorial direction of Season I.

Private inquiries may still be made for available works or for consultation on related acquisitions.

The Curatorial Journey

Formation
Works concerned with origin, material presence, and emergence.

Resistance
Works shaped by discipline, pressure, labor, and process.

Memory
Works that hold human trace, reflection, and inheritance.

Continuity
Works that speak toward becoming, transmission, and what remains.

Season I Contributors

Abiodun Olaku
Bunmi Babatunde
Odogwu Fidelis
Steve Ekpenisi
Joshua Nmesirionye
Boma Joe-Jim
Olusola Olumuyiwa
Taiwo Owoyemi

Artists are not content. They are contributors to an unfolding narrative.

For UNEARTHED, each artist was invited to respond to Life from the Dust through their own visual language.

Olufemi Oyewole
Raji Babatunde
Salako Olajide
Funke Oladimeji
Akintomide Aluko
⁠Opeyemi Olukotun
⁠Emeka Amadi
Ajayi Ojo

Collector Catalogue

The UNEARTHED catalogue preserves the full body of works presented in Season I, including artist names, artwork details, medium, dimensions, and curatorial context.

Pricing and acquisition details are shared privately upon request.

“My husband and children could not wait to unbox the works. Both pieces are stunning, and I am proud to have them as part of our collection, and to be custodians of them for future generations of our family.”

Private Collector, Ghana

For some collectors, UNEARTHED became more than a viewing experience. It became the beginning of a collection shaped by memory, family, and long-term stewardship.

  • “There’s nothing quite like standing in front of an original and seeing the brush strokes, but this VR experience is the next best thing because not everyone can travel to a show.”

    —Johanna Wray, Professional Artist, Canada

  • “This VR experience is the best I have seen so far in terms of online exhibitions. The interface is clean and the navigation is well thought out.”

    —Korede, Passionate Art Enthusiast, United Kingdom

  • “It was a bit difficult to maneuver using my phone, but on my laptop it was perfect. I really enjoyed the experience. It’s nice viewing an exhibition without the crowd.”

    —Faith, Art Enthusiast, Nigeria

Begin or Deepen Your Collection

If UNEARTHED opened a direction for your collection, Infinite Treasures offers private guidance for collectors seeking verified African art with context, provenance, and curatorial care.

Whether you are beginning your collection or refining an existing one, private consultation is available upon request.

Prefer email? Contact us at info@infinitetreasuresart.com.

From dust, life was formed.
From life, meaning is revealed.