Nigeria art

As a fine art photographer living and working in Lagos Nigeria, Lawal’s work is deeply influenced by his environment. Nigeria is inhabited by the largest demographic of diverse ethnic groups in Afr…

🎨 Lost Creations: Rediscovering Stolen Edo and Yoruba Art 🌍 Welcome to Lost Creations, where we embark on a captivating artistic journey that unveils the forgotten beauty of the Benin Heads from Edo State, Nigeria, and Yoruba artifacts from various Yoruba tribes. These cultural treasures were unjustly stolen during the English colonial rule and are currently scattered across museums worldwide. Join Lost Creations today and help us rewrite history, one brushstroke at a time.

16th c. Queen Mother Pendant Mask: Iyoba. Ivory, iron, copper sculpture, created by artists of the Edo people for the Court of Benin, Nigeria. @The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Get familiar with the work of Nigerian visual artist Adekunle Adeleke.

Black archives

"Harmony is a captivating abstract oil painting that encapsulates the vibrant spirit and cultural richness of Nigeria. In this remarkable artwork, three Nigerian women come together to create a powerful and harmonious tableau of music, community, and celebration through the beating of local drums. The centra - Harmony

Tope Ajayi was born and grew up in Ibadan, Nigeria. He would best describe himself as a multi-faceted artist. He is inspired and challenged everytime to create with different media. Sometimes, this cuts through visual and audio-visual experience with different aesthetics and approach. He fuses traditional art, digital art and photography together. Tope’s art reflects themes of Afro-centricism, Afro-futurism and Afro-surrealism.