This painting gave Nigeria three Guinness World Records for the largest painting by numbers in 2010, and has been featured in the 2011,2012 and 2013 Guinness World Records Books respectively.
The painting measures 3,130.55 m² (33,696 ft² 138.2 in²) and was
unveiled by the Ecole de Dessin in partnership with Lagos State Government, Nigeria, on 17 November 2010 in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2010 and also a means to draw awareness to issue of climate change in Nigeria.
unveiled by the Ecole de Dessin in partnership with Lagos State Government, Nigeria, on 17 November 2010 in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2010 and also a means to draw awareness to issue of climate change in Nigeria.
The
painting measured 63.5 m (208 ft 3.99 in) x 49.3 m (161 ft 8.94 in) and was
created by 350 volunteers and represents the map of Nigeria, the logo of
350.org in the middle of the map, the flag of Nigeria (green, white, green)
which was painted around the map.
This
iconic painting will be up for exhibition at the Methodist Boys High School
Victoria Island Lagos from the 8th of October to the 12th of October 2012.
Also, a Press Conference will hold during this period and will have in attendance, The Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Top Government
Functionaries and other esteemed Dignitaries.
This event is in partnership with the Lagos
State Government.
Visit: www.ecolededessin.org for more info
GO NAIJA!
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