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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Strength
Metal pedestal
Onosaigbohwo David
₦414,750ARTIST: Onosaigbohwo David
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Strength is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Onosaigbohwo David .
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King Gorilla
Wood pedestal
Okobi Paul
₦296,250ARTIST: Okobi Paul
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
King Gorilla is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Okobi Paul.
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Sisi Eko
Wood pedestal
Asiegbu Collins
₦533,250ARTIST: Asiegbu Collins
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Sisi Eko is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Asiegbu Collins.
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Obalende Bridge Series
Canvas
Segun Phillips
₦2,133,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Obalende Bridge Series, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas). It was completed in 2020.
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Silence speaks
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦88,875ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Silence speaks, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Self Worth
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦3,555,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Self Worth, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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African beauty
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦2,370,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African beauty, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Beauty of Africa
Plywood
Daniel Ajayi
₦296,250ARTIST: Daniel Ajayi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Beauty of Africa is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Daniel Ajayi.
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Rave
Canvas on stretcher
Nze Barry Ikechukwu
₦533,250ARTIST: Nze Barry Ikechukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Rave is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nze Barry Ikechukwu.
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Damars
Board
Alawode Azeez
₦118,500ARTIST: Alawode Azeez
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Damars is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Alawode Azeez.
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Untitled
Board
Alawode Azeez
₦118,500ARTIST: Alawode Azeez
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Untitled is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Alawode Azeez.
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Onye-Nmanya
Board
Tony Enebeli
₦355,500ARTIST: Tony Enebeli
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1992
Onye-Nmanya is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Tony Enebeli.
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Ikpa-uko
Board
Tony Enebeli
₦355,500ARTIST: Tony Enebeli
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1985
Ikpa-uko is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Tony Enebeli.
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Damsel
Board
John Ogbeta
₦651,750ARTIST: John Ogbeta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Damsel is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by John Ogbeta.
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Of Loading
Canvas on stretcher
Oyewole Olufemi
₦711,000ARTIST: Oyewole Olufemi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Of Loading is a Painting - Oil piece by Oyewole Olufemi.
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Rice Market
Canvas on stretcher
Olumide Oresegun
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Olumide Oresegun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Rice Market is a Painting - Oil piece by Olumide Oresegun.
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Eso Alabo (Vigilante)
Canvas
Oluwanbe Amodu
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Oluwanbe Amodu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Eso Alabo (Vigilante) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oluwanbe Amodu.
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Jagun (Warrior)
Canvas
Oluwanbe Amodu
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Oluwanbe Amodu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Jagun (Warrior) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oluwanbe Amodu.
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The man behind the mask
Canvas
Adeniyi Damilola
₦711,000ARTIST: Adeniyi Damilola
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
The man behind the mask is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Adeniyi Damilola.
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Aghana (State two)
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦5,925,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1978-2012
Aghana (State two) is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Stoop I
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Stoop I is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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The Virgin
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
The Virgin is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha .
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Taste of Celebrity
Canvas on stretcher
Olayimika Soile
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Olayimika Soile
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Taste of Celebrity is a Painting - Oil piece by Olayimika Soile.
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Little girl
Canvas on stretcher
Olayimika Soile
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Olayimika Soile
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Little girl is a Painting - Oil piece by Olayimika Soile.
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Multiplicity makes for...
Board
David Dale
₦3,199,500ARTIST: David Dale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Multiplicity makes for strength is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by David Dale.
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Good Governance
Board
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦4,266,000ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1988
Good Governance is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Stoop II
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Stoop II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Market
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Market is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Same Old Story I
Canvas
Stephen Osuchukwu
₦888,750ARTIST: Stephen Osuchukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Same Old Story I is a Painting - Ink piece by Stephen Osuchukwu.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Abiola Idowu
₦829,500ARTIST: Abiola Idowu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Abiola Idowu.