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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Nostalgia Beauty I
Canvas
Uzoma Samuel
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Uzoma Samuel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Nostalgia Beauty I, is a Painting - Mixed media piece by Uzoma Samuel (on Canvas). It was completed in 2020.
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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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Nostalgia Beauty (series III)
Canvas
Uzoma Samuel
₦2,370,000ARTIST: Uzoma Samuel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Nostalgia Beauty (series III), is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Uzoma Samuel (on Canvas). It was completed in 2020.
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Burning the Midnight Candle
Canvas on stretcher
Alfred Enenmoh
₦296,250ARTIST: Alfred Enenmoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Burning the Midnight Candle is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Alfred Enenmoh.
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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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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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Abstract of Face
Canvas on stretcher
Olujimi Adeniyi
₦365,151ARTIST: Olujimi Adeniyi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1994
Abstract of Face is a Painting - Print on canvas piece by Olujimi Adeniyi.
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Face
Canvas on stretcher
Ajakaiye Taiye
₦296,685ARTIST: Ajakaiye Taiye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Face is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Ajakaiye Taiye.
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Face I
Canvas on stretcher
Barak
₦159,753ARTIST: Barak
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017, 2019 (retouched)
Face I is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Barak.
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Face II
Canvas on stretcher
Barak
₦159,753ARTIST: Barak
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Face II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Barak.
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Face III
Canvas on stretcher
Barak
₦91,288ARTIST: Barak
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Face III is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Barak.
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Face IV
Canvas on stretcher
Barak
₦91,288ARTIST: Barak
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Face IV is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Barak.
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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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Ore Iya Ore (Two friends)
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦474,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2008
Ore Iya Ore (Two friends) is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Gender Menders
Canvas on stretcher
Tola Wewe
₦2,251,500ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Gender Menders is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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Hidden Beauty
Board
Rufus Ogundele
ARTIST: Rufus Ogundele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1987
Hidden Beauty is a Painting - Oil piece by Rufus Ogundele.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Tola Wewe
₦1,896,000ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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Untitled
Board
Rufus Ogundele
ARTIST: Rufus Ogundele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1991
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Rufus Ogundele.
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Oyotu Woto-Woto
Canvas on stretcher
Tola Wewe
₦1,896,000ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Oyotu Woto-Woto is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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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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Farmhouse
Board
Muraina Oyelami
₦2,133,000ARTIST: Muraina Oyelami
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Farmhouse is a Painting - Oil piece by Muraina Oyelami.
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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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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Colourful Gesture
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Colourful Gesture is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.