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Scholarly Pursuits

Advancing Northern Nigerian Art Scholarship

GMoMA is dedicated to rigorous research, fostering new discoveries in aniconic design, Hausa-Fulani visual heritage, and contemporary abstraction. We support scholars in uncovering and preserving the rich artistic legacy of Northern Nigeria.

100K+

Manuscripts Digitized

25+

Research Grants

5

Residency Programs

Our Focus

Key Research Objectives

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Preserving Ancient Texts

Fostering New Scholarship

Disseminating Critical Thought

Our digitization initiative ensures global public access to historic Islamic manuscripts, preserving their calligraphic mastery and aniconic design for future generations of scholars and artists.

We offer artist residencies and grants to support critical inquiry into Northern Nigerian art, encouraging innovative research and interdisciplinary dialogue.

Through our publishing program, we release monographs and essays that advance scholarly discourse on Hausa-Fulani aesthetic heritage and contemporary abstraction.

Critical Discourse

Aesthetic Heritage and Calligraphic Developments

Our publications delve into the profound cultural and spiritual meanings embedded within Northern Nigerian aniconic design. We explore the intricate patterns of mud relief architecture and the historical evolution of indigo textiles.

GMoMA's research highlights the continuous thread from ancient Islamic visual traditions to modern abstract expressionism. We document the influence of calligraphic mastery across various artistic mediums and periods.

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Contribute to Scholarship

Explore fellowship opportunities or access our digital repository to further your research in Northern Nigerian art history.