Omenka Gallery was founded in Lagos in 2003 by Nigerian artist,curator and art administrator Oliver Enwonwu
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Author: Olusola David, Ayibiowu
Introduction
Introduction
Omenka
Gallery is a Nigerian contemporary art gallery, which
represents Nigerian and international artists at its exhibition space in Lagos.[1]
History
Omenka
Gallery was founded in Lagos in 2003 by Nigerian artist,curator and art
administrator Oliver Enwonwu.[1] Enwonwu's father, Ben Enwonwu, (1917-1994) was one of Nigeria's
leading, 20th-century, modernist artists.[2]
Enwonwu Oliver at Open House
Since 20th 0f August, 2009 an art exhibition was organized by Visual Arts Society of Nigeria Title: Open House an exhibition of contemporary Nigerian Art, Host: Late Mr. Sammy Olagbeju as the Chairman and the venue was Mydrim Gallery at Ikoyi, Lagos.
Open House exhibition catalogue front cover 2009
Open House exhibition catalogue front cover 2009
This exhibition also showcase the artwork of Enwonwu Oliver Below:
Artist: Enwonwu Oliver
Title: The King's Guard
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 66.5 x 40.5cm
However at the Open House exhibition was also found in the catalogue an artwork of, Ayibiowu Sola.
Artist: AYIBIOWU Sola
Title: Battle
Medium:Pastel
Note: This Ayibiowu Sola artwork is located at the Channels TV office.
Conclusion,
It shows that Omenka Gallery's programme of solo and group exhibitions has introduced new work by established and emerging Nigerian and international artists.
Medium:Pastel
Note: This Ayibiowu Sola artwork is located at the Channels TV office.
Conclusion,
It shows that Omenka Gallery's programme of solo and group exhibitions has introduced new work by established and emerging Nigerian and international artists.
See Also:
References:
Wikipedia
Olusola David, Ayibiowu
Vason Open Catalogue 2009
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