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Duke Asidere
Born in 1961 in Lagos, Duke Asidere is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated contemporary artists with local and foreign following. He obtained a first class Bachelor of Arts degree in Painting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1988 as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting in 1990 from the same university. He taught painting, drawing and art history at the Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi for five years before starting full-time studio work in Lagos. He was mentored by Gani Odutokun, who had a profound impact on him and his artistic expression. Asidere expresses himself in thick, bold strokes through a wide variety of media including pencil work, oil, acrylic, pastels and transparencies. Although, his favourite subject to paint is women; he explores numerous concepts like politics, society, culture and psychology – his architectural series offer a fresh perspective of Africa and his number plate and spray series have underlying political statements.
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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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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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Native Dancers
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Native Dancers, 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.