Nigeria
Born in: 1977
Painting
Born on September 1, 1977, Dotun Makun is a painter from Ondo State, Nigeria, and is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. He graduated with a Master in Fine Arts degree from Rhodes University in 2011 where he majored in painting and participated in the Visual and Performing Arts of Africa research group.
Exhibitions
Dotun Makun has participated in numerous exhibitions. His Master in Fine Arts exhibition, ALIEN-Nation (2011), considered themes of xenophobia, foreignness, alienation, and stereotypes, and explored the complexities of the Nigerian diaspora. The process of working in a traditional studio portrait manner was integral to Makun’s work in this particular exhibition.
Some of his group exhibitions, as well as his solo exhibition, are listed below:
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1. Art Around, Lagos, Nigeria, 2019.
2. Art Around, Lagos, Nigeria, 2018.
3. Art Around, Lagos, Nigeria, 2017.
4. Dreaming With Open Eyes, Chirombo Moderneum of Ancestry, South Africa, 2014.
5. Arts Festival, Grahamstown South Africa, 2009.
6. Treasures of Benin, National Arts Theatre Lagos, Nigeria, 2009.
7. International Art Expo Nigeria, National Museum, Green House Gallery, Nigeria, 2009.
8. Colours of Life, Nicon Noga Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria, 2006.
9. Women and War, Goethe Insitute, Lagos, Nigeria, 2001.
10. Romance with Iliad, Wangboje Gallery, Pees Galleria, Lagos, Nigeria, 1999.
SOLO EXHIBITION
1. ALIEN-Nation (MFA exhibition), Albany, Grahamstown, South Africa, 2011.