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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Mother Theresa
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦474,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Mother Theresa is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya. It was completed in 2017.
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Builders
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦474,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1983
Builders is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya. It was completed in 1983.
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Dowl (Mrk)
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦474,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1993
Dowl (Mrk) is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya. It was completed in 1993.
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Sunshine II
Canvas on stretcher
Sam Ovraiti
₦414,750ARTIST: Sam Ovraiti
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2016
Sunshine II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Sam Ovraiti. It was completed in 2016.