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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In My Shoes
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦770,250ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
In My Shoes is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Wisdom
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦651,750ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Wisdom is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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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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Damsel 2
Board
John Ogbeta
₦592,500ARTIST: John Ogbeta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Damsel 2 is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by John Ogbeta.
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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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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Abiola Idowu
₦711,000ARTIST: Abiola Idowu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Abiola Idowu.
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Untitled
Canvas
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Agbogho Mmuo
Canvas on stretcher
Chinezim Moghalu
₦548,864ARTIST: Chinezim Moghalu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Agbogho Mmuo is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Chinezim Moghalu.
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Feminist
Fabric on stretcher
Femi Adeniran
₦228,693ARTIST: Femi Adeniran
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Feminist is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Femi Adeniran.
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Profile of a Nomad
Canvas on stretcher
Chinezim Moghalu
₦228,693ARTIST: Chinezim Moghalu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Profile of a Nomad is a Painting - Oil piece by Chinezim Moghalu.
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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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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Bumana David
₦1,486,505ARTIST: Bumana David
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Bumana David.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Kolawole Olalekan
₦568,800ARTIST: Kolawole Olalekan
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Kolawole Olalekan.
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Monkey wan Chop Banana
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦497,700ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Monkey wan Chop Banana is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Another summer day
Board
Pita Ohiwerei
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Pita Ohiwerei
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1993
Another summer day is a Painting - Oil piece by Pita Ohiwerei.
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Untitled
Board
Asibu Oluwatunde
₦2,133,000ARTIST: Asibu Oluwatunde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1989
Untitled is a Painting - Metal foil piece by Asibu Oluwatunde.
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Crucifist
Pius Onyebulam
₦355,500ARTIST: Pius Onyebulam
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Crucifist is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Pius Onyebulam.
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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.