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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Glance I
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Glance I" 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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Solidarity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1988
;Solidarity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 1988.
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Meta (Three Sisters)
Canvas on stretcher
Uba
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Uba
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Meta (Three Sisters), is a Painting - Oil piece by Uba (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2014.
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Free will
Canvas on stretcher
Akeem Balogun
₦533,250ARTIST: Akeem Balogun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2004
Free will is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akeem Balogun.
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More Housing 2
Board
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦414,750ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
More Housing 2 is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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At the Top
Board
David Dale
₦2,014,500ARTIST: David Dale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1985
At the Top is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by David Dale.
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Same Old Story
Canvas
Stephen Osuchukwu
₦829,500ARTIST: Stephen Osuchukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Same Old Story is a Painting - Ink piece by Stephen Osuchukwu.
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The Beauty in Movement
Board
David Dale
₦1,896,000ARTIST: David Dale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1986
The Beauty in Movement is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by David Dale.
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Street Discussion
Canvas on stretcher
Adewale Uthman
₦2,515,625ARTIST: Adewale Uthman
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Street Discussion is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Adewale Uthman.
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In the mist of plenty
Canvas on stretcher
Adewale Uthman
₦2,447,017ARTIST: Adewale Uthman
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
In the mist of plenty is a Painting - Oil piece by Adewale Uthman.
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A man's mind
Canvas on stretcher
Andrew Emueze
₦1,715,199ARTIST: Andrew Emueze
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
A man's mind is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Andrew Emueze.
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Making Beauty
Canvas on stretcher
Olufemi Kayo
₦237,000ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2008
Making Beauty is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olufemi Kayo.
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Motifs & symbols
Board
Abiodun Okemakinde
₦533,250ARTIST: Abiodun Okemakinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Motifs & symbols is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Abiodun Okemakinde.
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Ise Aje
Ojo Olaniyi
₦414,750ARTIST: Ojo Olaniyi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2004
Ise Aje is a Painting - Metal foil piece by Ojo Olaniyi.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Olufemi Kayo
₦296,250ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2008
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olufemi Kayo .
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Untitled
Board
Olufemi Kayo
₦355,500ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olufemi Kayo.
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Face
Canvas on stretcher
Okey Ibeabuchi
₦414,750ARTIST: Okey Ibeabuchi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Face is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Okey Ibeabuchi.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Peter Johnson
₦213,300ARTIST: Peter Johnson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Peter Johnson.
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Wazobia Mask
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Wazobia Mask is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha. It was completed in 2018.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Harmony Mask
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Harmony Mask is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha. It was completed in 2017.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Two Lovers
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Two Lovers is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha. It was completed in 2017.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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A restful day
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦474,000ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
A restful day is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2020.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦711,000ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Greg Onyeka made with acrylic and charcoal. It was completed in 2020.
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Face
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦237,000ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Face is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2020.