Past
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The Thread That Binds
28 Octobre - 14 Novembre 2023 From October 28 to November 14, 2023, Omenka Gallery presents The Thread That Binds featuring recent work by leading contemporary artists Wallace Ejoh, Emeka Okoye, Derek Jombo, Olubankole Olabode, Olufemi Oyewole, and Jimmy Nwanne. The exhibition aims to highlight the universal human experience of interconnectedness while exploring the multifaceted concept... Lire plus -
Transcendence
26 Mai - 26 Juin 2023 Transcendence as a concept has been explored by artists throughout history. It involves the idea of going beyond the limitations of the physical world and achieving a state of enlightenment or spiritual awareness. Since time immemorial, humans have always sought to transcend their ordinary lives and connect with the divine;... Lire plus -
If Not Now, Then When?
19 Mai - 19 Juin 2023 The exhibition features recent work by Wallace Ejoh, who is considered by many to be one of the finest painters working out of Nigeria today. He is well known for a strong personal style characterised by vivid brush strokes, a limited palette, and tonal complexity through which he presents his... Lire plus -
Road Less Travelled
11 - 25 Février 2023 From 11 - 25 February 2023, Omenka Gallery will present Road Less Travelled, a joint exhibition of recent work by emerging contemporary artists Derek Jahyem Jombo-Ogboi and Olubankole Olabode. Jombo-Ogboi draws influences from his birth and childhood in Benin, to address issues surrounding identity, ethnicity and status. His stylistic direction... Lire plus -
‘The Photographs Are Always Speaking’: Exploring Rights, Power and Identity
11 - 23 Octobre 2018 From October 11 to 23, 2018, Omenka Gallery will present ‘The Photographs Are Always Speaking’: Exploring Rights, Power and Identity, an exhibition of photographs by Dr Naluwembe Binaisa. Photography has played a significant role in the nature of Nigeria’s politics of identity, governance and human rights in a history chequered... Lire plus -
Nostalgia: Glimpses from Diaspora
7 - 14 Avril 2018 From April 7 to 14, 2018, Omenka Gallery will present NOSTALGIA: Glimpses from Diaspora, an exhibition of recent work in mixed media, acrylics and oils on canvas by Kunle Adegborioye. The exhibition describes the artist’s condition, his oeuvre is indeed a personal way of dealing with contrasting identities and influences... Lire plus -
Ayo Akinwande: Power Show
3 - 21 Février 2018 Power Show represents a pivotal turn in the early career of Akinwande and the fruits of an intensively experimental and creative 18 months. In mid-2016, Akinwande made the decision to branch out from the medium of photography in which he was working exclusively at the time. This decision came as... Lire plus -
Ebenezer Akinola: Where Do We Go from Here?
12 - 21 Novembre 2017 From November 12 to 21, 2017, Omenka Gallery will present Where Do We Go from Here?, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary Nigerian artist Ebenezer Akinola. Akinola was born in Ibadan on the 1st of December, 1968. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in painting from the University... Lire plus -
Adeola Balogun: Bubbles of Emotion
17 Juin - 1 Juillet 2017 From June 17 to July 1, 2017, Omenka Gallery will present Bubbles of Emotions, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary sculptor Adeola Balogun. Working in two broad representational styles; a calm realism and a more expressive abstract style, Balogun belongs to an exceptional generation of artists distinguished for... Lire plus -
Raqib Bashorun: Realm of Freedom
18 Mars - 5 Avril 2017 From March 18 to April 5, Omenka Gallery will present Realm of Freedom, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary sculptor Raqib Bashorun. Alongside an exemplary career spanning over 3 decades as a teacher, Raqib Bashorun has maintained an active studio practice accompanied by a rigorous exhibition schedule that... Lire plus -
Delta Bush Refineries and Other Stories
17 - 31 Décembre 2016 From December 17 to 31, 2016, Omenka Gallery will present Delta Bush Refineries and Other Stories, an exhibition of recent work by award-winning photojournalist Akintunde Akinleye. This exhibition, a full self-exhibit, is not intended to cast the stigma of criminals on my subjects, but to push into the public domain... Lire plus -
Insanity: An Exhibition of Hyperrealist Art
26 Novembre - 9 Décembre 2016 At first glance, the title of the exhibition Insanity connotes depictions of several individuals suffering from the mental condition of being insane; aptly described as a “derangement of the mind”. Insanity has also been described as “repeating the same actions over and over again and expecting different results”. Perhaps, it... Lire plus -
Mythopoeia: Recent Paintings by Moyo Ogundipe
15 - 22 Octobre 2016 From October 15 to 22, 2016, Omenka Gallery will present Mythopoeia, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary painter Prof Moyo Ogundipe. For him, the creative practice is akin to mythopoeia: “an unending search for the meaning and reason and rhythm of life.” According to the curator of the... Lire plus -
Joel Mpah Dooh: Time to Meet
12 Mars - 3 Avril 2016 From March 12 to April 3, 2016, Omenka Gallery and Alliance Francaise as part of Francophonie Week 2016 will present Time to Meet, an exhibition of recent work by Cameroonian artist, Joel Mpah-Dooh’s. This is Mpah Dooh’s first solo exhibition in Nigeria and he will present recent work on aluminium... Lire plus -
Status and Time
19 Décembre 2015 - 9 Janvier 2016 From December 19, 2015, to January 9, 2016, Omenka Gallery will present Status and Time, a joint exhibition of recent work by leading London-based designers Yinka Ilori and Jade Folawiyo. Supported by the British Council, the exhibition features an installation of palm oil kegs, as well as a collection of... Lire plus -
Richardson Ovbiebo: Yet Another Place
28 Novembre - 12 Décembre 2015 From November 28 to December 12, 2015, Omenka Gallery will present Yet Another Place, a solo exhibition of recent work by emerging sculptor Richardson Ovbiebo. The works in this exhibition begin with the artist’s acute observations of his surroundings in mixed media, including found and custom-made objects. An example is... Lire plus -
Magic
3 - 24 Octobre 2015 From October 3 to 24, 2015, Omenka Gallery will present Magic, a joint exhibition of new drawings on paper and collaborative drawing performance by leading contemporary artists ruby amanze and Wura-Natasha Ogunji. The two artists redefine how drawing fits into a global contemporary art composition while pushing the boundaries, and... Lire plus -
Raqib Bashorun: Evolving in 360
12 - 24 Septembre 2015 From September 12 to 24, 2015, Omenka Gallery will present Evolving in 360, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary artist Raqib Bashorun. Evolving in 360 is Bashorun’s second solo exhibition at the Omenka Gallery and also marks his 60th Anniversary and a successful career spanning over 3 decades... Lire plus -
Nengi Omuku: A State of Mind
21 Mars - 8 Avril 2015 From March 21 to April 8, 2015, the Omenka Gallery will present A State of Mind, an exhibition featuring 17 remarkable paintings by emerging Nigerian artist, Nengi Omuku. Born in 1987, Nengi Omuku is an exceptional painter and sculptor whose oeuvre consists largely of a series of self-portraits that document... Lire plus -
Duke Asidere: The Artist and His Muse
29 Novembre - 20 Décembre 2014 From November 29 to December 20, Omenka Gallery will present Duke Asidere: The Artist and His Muse, an exhibition of recent work by leading contemporary artist, Duke Asidere. Asidere is an integral part of a group of artists working in Nigeria today leading a revival of painting—a medium several critics... Lire plus -
Uche James-Iroha: Power & Powers
8 - 22 Novembre 2014 From November 8-22, Omenka Gallery will present Power and Powers, an exhibition of recent photographs by leading contemporary Nigerian artist, Uche James-Iroha. Supported by Nikon, the exhibition calls for self-examination and invites the audience to an introspective of 54 years of epileptic power supply in Nigeria. According to the artist,... Lire plus -
Raqib Bashorun: Evolving through Waste
17 - 30 Mai 2014 From May 17-30, 2014, the Omenka Gallery will present Evolving through Waste, an exhibition of recent work by well-known Nigerian artist, Raqib Bashorun. The exhibition aims to raise our awareness of forms of waste whilst highlighting the relevance of recycling. Like most of his contemporaries, Bashorun reconstructs pre-existing materials, reinterprets... Lire plus -
Having Travelled Far
9 Novembre - 21 Décembre 2013 Having Travelled Far is next in a series of well-received and ambitious exhibitions organized by Omenka Gallery this year to contribute to Lagos’ increasing status as a major cultural destination by showcasing some of the biggest names in contemporary African art, who though living and working outside the continent, remain... Lire plus -
'Okhai Ojeikere and Gary Stephens: Network and Voids
5 - 19 Octobre 2013 From October 5 to 19, 2013, the Omenka Gallery will present Networks and Voids, Modern Interpretations of Nigerian Hairstyles and Headdresses, an exhibition of work by celebrated Nigerian photographer, ‘Okhai Ojeikere and one of the fast-rising names on the continent, American artist, Gary Stephens based in Johannesburg. The works are... Lire plus -
Cedric Nunn: Call and Response
14 Septembre - 3 Octobre 2013 The Omenka Gallery is proud to host Call and Response, an exhibition of a series of photographs begun in the late 1970s by internationally celebrated South African artist, Cedric Nunn. As the title of this exhibition Call and Response suggests, Cedric Nunn has always felt that he has a vocation... Lire plus -
Adeola Balogun: Soundspiration
3 - 17 Mai 2013 From May 3 to 17, 2013, Omenka Gallery will present Soundspiration, an exhibition of sculptures and sound installation by one of Nigeria’s remarkable contemporary sculptors, Adeola Balogun. The exhibition, the first for the gallery this year, will add to a deeper understanding of the artist’s technique and working methods. Born... Lire plus -
Convergence
15 - 23 Décembre 2012 From December 15 to 22, Omenka Gallery and Svengali Designs will present Convergence, an exhibition to showcase the best of art and design from Nigeria. Conceived as an annual event, it features furniture design by Anselm Tabansi, American artist; Gary Stephens, Ghanaian artist; Kofi Agorsor, and 9 leading contemporary Nigerian... Lire plus -
Square Pegs, Round Holes
3 - 12 Novembre 2012 From November 3 to 12, 2012, Omenka Gallery will present Square Pegs, Round Holes, an exhibition of metal sculptures by Fidelis Eze Odogwu. Born in 1970 in Agbor, Delta State, Odogwu is one of Nigeria’s finest contemporary artists and works entirely in metal. His mastery over his chosen medium conceals... Lire plus -
Jefferson Jonahan: State of Inertia
22 Octobre - 4 Novembre 2012 Jefferson Jonahan’s exhibition titled State of Inertia will open to the public from October 22 to November 4 at the Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi. The artist who is fascinated by pastel and works in vibrant colours, took a turn to noirs to give his work “a different feel” and reinforce the... Lire plus -
Gary Stephens: Ankara Portraits
19 Octobre - 2 Novembre 2012 From October 19 to November 2, Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi will present Ankara Portraits by renowned American artist, Gary Stephens. The exhibition engages urban African style and is Stephen’s first show in Nigeria, featuring recent paintings completed on ankara fabric. Also on view are photographs and limited edition lino prints, well-known... Lire plus -
Abass Kelani: Man and Machine
19 Novembre - 2 Décembre 2011 “I created Man and Machine from my experience in my father’s printing press where I worked for several years as a machine operator before gaining admission into an art school in 2002…” Abass Kelani, 2011. From November 19 to December 2, 2011, the Omenka Gallery will present Man and Machine,... Lire plus -
Alex Nwokolo: Untitled
11 - 19 Juin 2011 The Omenka Gallery of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation is proud to present Untitled, an exhibition of recent paintings by Alex Nwokolo, a leading Nigerian contemporary artist. The exhibition will run from June 11 to 19, 2011. This remarkable collection of paintings features works drawn from Nwokolo’s broad oeuvre, encompassing several... Lire plus -
Crosscurrents
17 - 18 Mars 2011 From March 17 to 18, 2011, Temple Productions of Nigeria and M Contemporary Art of Italy will present Crosscurrents, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island. The exhibition is curated by Oliver Enwonwu and co-curated by Bethabel Soetan, both of Omenka Gallery, and M Contemporary Art’s Marta Boeri and Marinu Paduano.... Lire plus -
Reconstruction in Reverse
6 - 12 Novembre 2010 The Omenka Gallery of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF) in conjunction with The New Awakening and Essential Interiors magazines presents a remarkable photographic exhibition titled, Reconstruction in Reverse-Deconstructing the Displaced and Misinterpreted Nigerian Identity. The exhibition will run from November 6 to 12, 2010 and will analyze the role and... Lire plus -
Sam Ebohon: Fragments
24 Septembre - 8 Octobre 2010 From September 24 to October 8, 2010, Omenka Gallery of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation will present Fragments, an exhibition of paintings by Sam Ebohon. Ebohon’s art in the past fifteen years has developed into an impressive visual metaphor and singles him out as one of the more recognizable names in... Lire plus -
Alex Nwokolo: Musing
29 Octobre - 2 Novembre 2009 From October 29 to November 2, 2009, The Ben Enwonwu Foundation will present Musing, an exhibition of recent paintings by one of Nigeria’s most recognizable contemporary artists, Alex Nwokolo. Chief Arthur Mbanefo CON, MFR, the Odu of Onitsha and Nigeria’s former permanent representative to the United Nations will open the... Lire plus -
A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography
25 - 29 Septembre 2009 The New Awakening magazine, a publication of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with Essential Interiors magazine proudly presents a photographic exhibition titled A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography. The exhibition runs from September 25 to 26, 2009 at the Omenka Gallery, and will be opened by Dr Sam Amuka,... Lire plus -
Beyond Figuration
10 - 12 Juillet 2009 From July 10 to 12, 2009, The Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF) will present Beyond Figuration, an exhibition of non-figurative works by some outstanding Nigerian artists. The exhibition will be held at the Omenka Gallery in Ikoyi and will be opened by Yemi Odusolu, the managing director of Cornerstone Insurance. The... Lire plus -
Ben Enwonwu, Life and Times
21 Novembre 2008 The Ben Enwonwu Foundation presents Ben Enwonwu, Life and Times, an exhibition of remarkable black-and-white photographs opening at the Foundation’s Omenka Gallery on November 21, 2008. His Excellency, Robert Scott Dewar CMG, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, will open the event. The exhibition will showcase carefully selected pictures from... Lire plus
