Nigerian Artist Otobong Nkanga Wins 2023 Nasher Prize for Sculpture

Otobong Nkanga, a Nigerian-Belgian artist, was awarded the 2023 Nasher Prize for Sculpture.
The $100,000 prize includes becoming a laureate at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
Nkanga is known for her unconventional artworks addressing the global extraction of natural resources.
The Nasher Prize will now be awarded biannually instead of annually, allowing winners more time to plan exhibitions and publications.
Nkanga aspires for her sculptures to inspire reflection on humanity's relationship with nature and promote repair, connection, and love.