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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Oge Series (Part I)
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Oge Series (Part I)" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Couple 2
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
"Couple 2" 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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Family of Three
Painting - Mixed media (Ink and Acrylic)
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Family of Three" 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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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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Drummer
Canvas
Oladipupo Adesina
₦651,750ARTIST: Oladipupo Adesina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Drummer, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oladipupo Adesina (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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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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Soloku Celebration
Canvas on stretcher
Charles Akinola Olaniyi
₦414,750ARTIST: Charles Akinola Olaniyi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Soloku Celebration is a Painting - Oil piece by Charles Akinola Olaniyi.
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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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Untitled
Canvas
Kalu U. Karis
₦251,041ARTIST: Kalu U. Karis
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Kalu U. Karis.
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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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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Olufemi Kayo
₦414,750ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
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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Check Out My Style
Canvas on stretcher
Kolawole Dairo
ARTIST: Kolawole Dairo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Check Out My Style is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Kolawole Dairo. It was completed in 2019.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ibadi Aran
Canvas on stretcher
Ogunlade Babatunde
ARTIST: Ogunlade Babatunde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Ibadi Aran is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ogunlade Babatunde. It was completed in 2019.
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