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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Zaria Dye Pits (Yellow Base)
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Zaria Dye Pits (Yellow Base) is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Glance II
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Glance II" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Beatitude II
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Beatitude II" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Sweetness II
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Sweetness II" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Jolly Good Fellow
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Jolly Good Fellow" 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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Friends
Canvas
Tola Wewe
₦177,750ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
"Friends" is an acrylic piece by Tola Wewe. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria and the cousin of Mama Nike. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Eyo
Canvas on board
Oladipupo Adesina
₦88,875ARTIST: Oladipupo Adesina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Eyo, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oladipupo Adesina (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2019.
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No worries
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
No worries, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Native Dancers
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Native Dancers, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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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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Enlightenment
Canvas on stretcher
Lucky Isaiah
₦177,750ARTIST: Lucky Isaiah
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Enlightenment, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Lucky Isaiah (on Canvas). It was completed in 2010.
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Insignia
Canvas on stretcher
Nze Barry Ikechukwu
₦651,750ARTIST: Nze Barry Ikechukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Insignia is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nze Barry Ikechukwu.
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Election
Canvas on stretcher
Obinna Franklin
₦296,250ARTIST: Obinna Franklin
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Election is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Obinna Franklin.
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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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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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Red, Purple, Yellow, Orange
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Red, Purple, Yellow, Orange is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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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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Green Pastures
Canvas on stretcher
Akhile Ehiforia
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Akhile Ehiforia
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Green Pastures is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akhile Ehiforia.
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Brothers
Canvas
Donald Onuoha
₦1,303,500ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Brothers is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Nelson Okoh
₦651,750ARTIST: Nelson Okoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nelson Okoh.
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Faith
Canvas
Nelson Okoh
₦651,750ARTIST: Nelson Okoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Faith is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nelson Okoh.