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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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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Adjene IV
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦5,925,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1981
Adjene IV is a Painting - Metal Foil 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.