Oliver Enwonwu is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Omenka magazine, Director, Omenka Gallery and Chief Executive, Revilo. He holds a first degree in Biochemistry, advanced diploma in Exploration Geophysics (distinction), Post Graduate Diplomas in Applied Geophysics and Visual Art (distinction) and a Masters in Art History, all from the University of Lagos. He is the founder, Executive Director, and trustee of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation. He also sits on the board of several organizations including the National Gallery of Art, Nigeria and the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria. Enwonwu is also president of both the Society of Nigerian Artists and the Alliance of Nigerian Art Galleries.
At first glance, one concludes easily that Kehinde Awofeso’s figures are icons of masculinity. However, on close observation, several ambiguities appear. By capturing these individuals in unscripted moments, many of...
Beast of No Nation, a virtual exhibition by fast-rising contemporary artist Ikechukwu Ezeigwe, opened recently to critical acclaim at Omenka Gallery. A graduate of fine art at the Obafemi Awolowo...
Ebenezer Akinola is easily one of the finest painters working in Nigeria today. This assertion is not only evidenced by his technical virtuosity but also an ability to switch readily...
Omenka Gallery is proud to present ‘Beast of No Nation’, a virtual solo exhibition of recent paintings by fast-rising contemporary artist, Ikechukwu Ezeigwe running from May 29 to June 29,...
Embracing metal and discarded objects as his primary media, Steve Ekpenisi is one of the most exciting sculptors working in Nigeria today. Born in 1978, Ekpenisi’s journey began when he...
The Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with the Society of Nigerian Artists and supported by Alliance Française /Mike Adenuga Centre Lagos, will on October 17, 2019 present the second edition...
Born in 1990, Jacqueline Dogun Suowari is a Nigerian artist who works predominantly with a ballpoint pen. Her journey began at a tender age with her mother storing up all...
The Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with the Society of Nigerian Artists and supported by Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre Lagos, launched its monthly series of talks ‘Point of View’ on...
In our continuing series on artists in the diaspora who promote Black identity and pride through their work, we present artist, cultural theorist, and art historian Raél Jero Salley. Other...
Born in 1974, Adewale Alimi is a Nigerian contemporary artist. Before embarking on his now very successful studio practice, Alimi earned his Bachelor’s in engineering from University of Ilorin, Kwara,...