BREAKING: Veteran Artist, Yusuf Grillo dies at 86.
In a statement released by his family, the pioneering modernist artist died after a brief illness at the Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos.
Grillo had a prolific career that shaped the discourse of modern art in the country.
This legend, a pioneer member of the famous Yaba Art School was for many years until his retirement, the Head of Department of Fine Art, Yaba College of Technology.
Prof is famous for his tainted glass work which adorned prominent infrastructures in Lagos and beyond.
May his soul rest in peace.
