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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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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Peaceful Home II
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦237,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Peaceful Home II, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Makoko Series
Canvas on board
Segun Phillips
₦237,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Makoko Series, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2019.
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Concord of the day
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Concord of the day" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Journey of Life
Canvas
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Journey of Life" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Third Mainland Bridge
Canvas
Salisu Taiwo
₦651,750ARTIST: Salisu Taiwo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Third Mainland Bridge, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Salisu Taiwo (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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The maidens
Paper on board
Nyemike Onwuka
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Nyemike Onwuka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
The maidens, is a Work on paper - Acrylic piece by Nyemike Onwuka (on Paper on board). It was completed in 2006.
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African Pride
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
African Pride is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Child Bride II
Board
Onyinye Ezennia
₦296,250ARTIST: Onyinye Ezennia
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Child Bride II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Onyinye Ezennia.
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Metamorphosis
Canvas on stretcher
Chima Ikegwonu
₦2,607,000ARTIST: Chima Ikegwonu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Metamorphosis is a Painting - Oil piece by Chima Ikegwonu.
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Fruitful Path
Fabric on stretcher
Zainab Akinrinde
₦296,250ARTIST: Zainab Akinrinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fruitful Path is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Zainab Akinrinde.
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I am in thought
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am in thought is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo .
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I am a mother
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am a mother is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Black Panther
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Black Panther is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am mysterious
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am mysterious is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Sleeping beauty
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Sleeping beauty is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Let me be
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Let me be is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am tribal
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am tribal is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Untitled
Canvas
Tola Wewe
₦2,251,500ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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Doyin II
Canvas
Tyna Adebowale
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Tyna Adebowale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Doyin II is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Tyna Adebowale.
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Durba
Canvas
Akintunde John
₦592,500ARTIST: Akintunde John
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Durba is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akintunde John.
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Drummer
Paper on board
Kolade Oshinowo
₦1,706,400ARTIST: Kolade Oshinowo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1975
Drummer is a Work on paper - Print piece by Kolade Oshinowo.
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Retrospection
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Retrospection is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Rose III
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Rose III is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Untitled
Paper
Henri Moweta
₦296,250ARTIST: Henri Moweta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Work on paper - Pastel piece by Henri Moweta.
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Forms from my sky II
Canvas
Akachukwu Chukwuemeka
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Akachukwu Chukwuemeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Forms from my sky II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Akachukwu Chukwuemeka.
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Sisi Merin (Four Ladies)
Canvas
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦948,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Sisi Merin (Four Ladies) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Forest
Canvas on stretcher
Rotimi Akinyere
₦2,014,500ARTIST: Rotimi Akinyere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Forest is a Painting - Oil piece by Rotimi Akinyere.
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Forest II
Canvas on stretcher
Rotimi Akinyere
₦2,014,500ARTIST: Rotimi Akinyere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Forest II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Rotimi Akinyere.
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Worshipper
Wood cuts
Samuel Joseph
₦1,066,500ARTIST: Samuel Joseph
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Worshipper is a Painting - Oil piece by Samuel Joseph.