
Paintings
African artists have approached contemporary art through exploration of new techniques and experimentation with new materials to produce vibrant pieces that portray African culture and chronicle their journey. This section showcases pieces created with oils, acrylics or mixed media on various supports such as canvas or adjoined planks of wood, a choice that has become increasingly popular among West African artists.
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Zaria Dye Pits (Yellow Base)
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Zaria Dye Pits (Yellow Base) is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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The Cyclist and the Rain...
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
The Cyclist and the Rain (State II) is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Sugar Cane Truck Pushers
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Sugar Cane Truck Pushers is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Mamiwata Returns II
Paper on board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦2,133,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Mamiwata Returns II is an engraving work piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Solidarity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1988
;Solidarity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 1988.
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Woman Leader
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman Leader, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Woman of Dignity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman of Dignity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Dancer
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dancer, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Same Old Story
Canvas
Stephen Osuchukwu
₦829,500ARTIST: Stephen Osuchukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Same Old Story is a Painting - Ink piece by Stephen Osuchukwu.
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Same Old Story I
Canvas
Stephen Osuchukwu
₦888,750ARTIST: Stephen Osuchukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Same Old Story I is a Painting - Ink piece by Stephen Osuchukwu.
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Hope
Canvas
Cornelius "Toks" Browne
₦547,726ARTIST: Cornelius "Toks" Browne
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Hope is a Painting - Print on canvas piece by Cornelius "Toks" Browne.
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Bintu
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦71,100ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Bintu is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Ashawo
Canvas on stretcher
Ayo Sanusi
₦71,100ARTIST: Ayo Sanusi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Ashawo is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by Ayo Sanusi.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦47,400ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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JTO
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦47,400ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
JTO is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Three Wise Men
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦47,400ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Three Wise Men is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Negro I
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦71,100ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Negro I is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Negro II
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦71,100ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Negro II is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Insecurities I
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦237,000ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Insecurities I is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.
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Woman's glory
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman's glory, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Mo gbo ju mi soke
Canvas
Naomi Oladipo
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Naomi Oladipo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Mo gbo ju mi soke, is a Painting - Oil piece by Naomi Oladipo (on Canvas). It was completed in 2018.
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Woman of Courage
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Woman of Courage, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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A journey to nowhere
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
A journey to nowhere, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Native Dancers
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Native Dancers, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Race in strong light
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Race in strong light, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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The experience
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The experience, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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Umbrella market
Canvas
Sam Ovraiti
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Sam Ovraiti
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Umbrella market, is a Painting - Oil piece by Sam Ovraiti (on Canvas). It was completed in 2014.
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The mix-up
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The mix-up, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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Meta (Three Sisters)
Canvas on stretcher
Uba
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Uba
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Meta (Three Sisters), is a Painting - Oil piece by Uba (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2014.
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Companionship
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Companionship, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.