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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Four Ladies
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,303,500ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Four Ladies is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Waiting
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Waiting is a Painting - Oil piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Motherhood
Board
Jimoh Buraimoh
₦2,014,500ARTIST: Jimoh Buraimoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Motherhood is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Jimoh Buraimoh.
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Dancer
Board
Jimoh Buraimoh
₦2,014,500ARTIST: Jimoh Buraimoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2016
Dancer is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Jimoh Buraimoh.
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Untitled
Board
Muraina Oyelami
₦2,370,000ARTIST: Muraina Oyelami
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Muraina Oyelami.