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Aina Onabolu was born in Ijebu-Ode in 1882. [1] His father was a successful merchant and his mother was also a trader. He started painting at the early age of 12, inspired by the cheap re-produced illustrations of Western arts which were prominent in many Nigerian magazines and religious books.
He also designed the scepter for his brother's coronation as the Obi of Idumoje Ugboko. Other famous architectural works includes the cultural center, Ibadan, which made use of natural forms to emphasise its relationship with nature and ancient Yoruba art. Nwoko's works fuse modern techniques in architecture and stage design with African tradition.
Mike Omoighe (1958–2021), painter, curator, art critic, and teacher; Nengi Omuku (born 1987), sculptor and painter; Aina Onabolu (1882–1963), Modernist painter and teacher, he introduced art curriculum to high schools in Nigeria; Bruce Onobrakpeya (born 1932), painter, printmaker, and sculptor; Ufuoma Onobrakpeya (born 1971), painter ...
Wenger's sculptural works can be found in Osun Grove, an area parallel to the Osun River.Her involvement with the grove dates back to the 1960s. [7] Upon the invitation of an Osun high priestess who was troubled by commercial interests and termites destroying shrine facilities, sacred sculptures and carvings, Wenger teamed up with the Public Works Department and many local area artists to ...
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu // ⓘ MBE (14 July 1917 – 5 February 1994), better known as Ben Enwonwu, was a Nigerian painter and sculptor. [1] Arguably the most influential African artist of the 20th century, his pioneering career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of modern African art.
The royal arts of the Benin Kingdom of southern region Nigeria affirm the centrality of the Oba, or divine king, portraying his divine nature. While recording the kingdom's significant historical events and the Oba's involvement with them, they also initiate the Oba's interactions with the supernatural and honor his deified ancestors, forging a continuity that is vital to the kingdom's well-being.
Olowe of Ise (Yoruba: Ọlọ́wẹ̀ of Ìsẹ̀; c. 1873 – c. 1938) [1] [2] is considered by Western art historians and collectors to be one of the most important 20th century artists of the Yoruba people of what is today Nigeria. [3] [4] [5] He was a wood sculptor and master innovator in the African style of design known as oju-ona.
Nigerian artists (25 C, 50 P) ... Public art in Nigeria (1 C) S. Sculptures in Nigeria (7 C) W. Works by Ben Enwonwu (2 C) Pages in category "Nigerian art"