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Dickson Isowa

A Nigerian artist who dedicated his professional career primarily to textile 'batik' art (African tradition art).

He earned a Bachelor´s degree in Fine Arts at Nigeria´s Auchi Polytechnic University, preparing various exhibits and working as a professor in Textile Design at the Akwanga Education University and Mada Hills School, both in Nigeria.

Since his arrival in Spain in 1991, he has arranged a variety of events to promote the batik technique of which he has in-depth knowledge, as well as to increase awareness of African art in general by offering exhibits and leading workshops and conferences.

He has created the Mundo Batikart company, which works in textile design and applies the batik technique to art and decoration. He has also participated in a large number of artisan fairs and trade shows in Spain as well as abroad.

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