Prince Twins Seven-Seven : his art, his life in Nigeria, his exile in America / Henry Glassie ; photography, drawings, and design by the author.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Glassie, Henry, 1941-
Language:English
Published: Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2010], ©2010.
Subjects:
Twins Seven Seven, > 1944-2011.
Painters > Nigeria.
Artists > Nigeria.
Physical Description:474 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction : Twins Seven-Seven
  • Pt. 1. PRINCE'S LIFE. Kissing birds
  • Born at the edge
  • The line of Osuntoki
  • An abiku child
  • Pattern in time
  • A throwaway boy from the bush
  • The road to Osogbo
  • Prince's first picture
  • Big shows and changing markets
  • Political involvements
  • Troubles at home
  • Chieftaincy titles
  • Reasons to leave
  • An immigrant's tale
  • The hero's return
  • Farewell
  • Pt. 2. PRINCE'S ART. Yoruba art
  • Representation
  • Presentation
  • Composition
  • Modern art
  • Postmodern times
  • Dreams of the Abiku child
  • Prince's exhibitions : A list by Harriet Schiffer.