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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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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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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In My Shoes
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦770,250ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
In My Shoes is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Wisdom
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦651,750ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Wisdom is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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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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Damsel 2
Board
John Ogbeta
₦592,500ARTIST: John Ogbeta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Damsel 2 is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by John Ogbeta.
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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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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
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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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Abiola Idowu
₦711,000ARTIST: Abiola Idowu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Abiola Idowu.
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Untitled
Canvas
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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African post II
Canvas on stretcher
Akenbor Raymond
₦2,332,670ARTIST: Akenbor Raymond
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African post II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akenbor Raymond.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Chibuzor Bright Orji
₦1,143,466ARTIST: Chibuzor Bright Orji
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Chibuzor Bright Orji.
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Agbogho Mmuo
Canvas on stretcher
Chinezim Moghalu
₦548,864ARTIST: Chinezim Moghalu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Agbogho Mmuo is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Chinezim Moghalu.
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Feminist
Fabric on stretcher
Femi Adeniran
₦228,693ARTIST: Femi Adeniran
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Feminist is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Femi Adeniran.
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Profile of a Nomad
Canvas on stretcher
Chinezim Moghalu
₦228,693ARTIST: Chinezim Moghalu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Profile of a Nomad is a Painting - Oil piece by Chinezim Moghalu.
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The Other Face of Africa
Canvas on stretcher
Obilala Nwankwo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Obilala Nwankwo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
The Other Face of Africa is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Obilala Nwankwo.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Bumana David
₦1,486,505ARTIST: Bumana David
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Bumana David.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Kolawole Olalekan
₦568,800ARTIST: Kolawole Olalekan
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Kolawole Olalekan.
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Monkey wan Chop Banana
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦497,700ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Monkey wan Chop Banana is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Fela Kuti the Legend
Canvas on stretcher
Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
₦284,400ARTIST: Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fela kuti the Legend is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere.
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Another summer day
Board
Pita Ohiwerei
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Pita Ohiwerei
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1993
Another summer day is a Painting - Oil piece by Pita Ohiwerei.
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Untitled
Board
Asibu Oluwatunde
₦2,133,000ARTIST: Asibu Oluwatunde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1989
Untitled is a Painting - Metal foil piece by Asibu Oluwatunde.