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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The Cyclist and the Rain...
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
The Cyclist and the Rain (State II) is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Why This?
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Why This?" 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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Sweetness I
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Sweetness 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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Oge Series (Part II)
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Oge Series (Part II)" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Big Family II
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Jolly Good Fellow" 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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Cycling Race I
Canvas
Salisu Taiwo
₦651,750ARTIST: Salisu Taiwo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Cycling Race I, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Salisu Taiwo (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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Market Mood
Canvas on board
Oladipupo Adesina
₦88,875ARTIST: Oladipupo Adesina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Market Mood, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oladipupo Adesina (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2019.
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Woman Leader
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman Leader, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Woman of Dignity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman of Dignity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Dancer
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dancer, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Woman of Courage
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Woman of Courage, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Homie III
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦3,555,000ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Homie III, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2018.
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The experience
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The experience, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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The mix-up
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The mix-up, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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Companionship
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Companionship, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Obioma
Canvas on stretcher
Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST: Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Obioma, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Awodiya Toluwani S. (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Omalicha
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦3,318,000ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Omalicha, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2018.
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Boss Lady II
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦3,318,000ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Boss Lady II, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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A journey to nowhere
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
A journey to nowhere, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Race in strong light
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Race in strong light, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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African Queen
Canvas
Nelson Okoh
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Nelson Okoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African Queen, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nelson Okoh (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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Untitled
Canvas
Owolabi Ayodele
₦414,750ARTIST: Owolabi Ayodele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Untitled, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Owolabi Ayodele (on Canvas). It was completed in 2014.
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Untitled
Owolabi Ayodele
₦414,750ARTIST: Owolabi Ayodele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Untitled, is a Painting - Oil piece by Owolabi Ayodele (on Canvas). It was completed in 2014.
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Search for Peace
Canvas on stretcher
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦414,750ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Search for Peace is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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My Bus Stop
Canvas on stretcher
Timinadi Clifford
₦237,000ARTIST: Timinadi Clifford
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
My Bus Stop is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Timinadi Clifford.
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My Bus Stop II
Canvas on stretcher
Timinadi Clifford
₦237,000ARTIST: Timinadi Clifford
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
My Bus Stop II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Timinadi Clifford.
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African Heritage
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African Heritage is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Recreation Center I
Canvas on stretcher
Ogunyemi Samson
₦296,250ARTIST: Ogunyemi Samson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Recreation Center I is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ogunyemi Samson.
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Recreation Center II
Canvas on stretcher
Ogunyemi Samson
₦296,250ARTIST: Ogunyemi Samson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Recreation Center II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ogunyemi Samson.
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Childhood Friends
Canvas on stretcher
Alfred Enenmoh
₦296,250ARTIST: Alfred Enenmoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Childhood Friends is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Alfred Enenmoh.