Oliver Enwonwu
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Oliver Enwonwu | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Lagos, University of Benin |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, author, curator, art administrator, publisher |
| Organization(s) | Omenka Gallery, Revilo |
| Known for | Nigerian Curator, Founder of Omenka Magazine, Omenka Gallery, |
Oliver Enwonwu is a Nigerian artist, curator, art administrator, writer, and publisher who comes from a long line of artists; his grandfather was a reputable traditional sculptor and the son of Ben Enwonwu (1917–1994), a renowned Nigerian painter and sculptor. He is the founder and C.E.O of Revilo; a leading Lagos-based visual arts/cultural communications company. [1][2][3]
In 2003, He founded the Omenka Gallery; a Nigerian contemporary art gallery, which represents Nigerian and international artists at its exhibition space in Lagos. [4]
In 2009, Oliver became the President of the Society of Nigeria artists (SNA) which was established in 1963 as the professional body of visual artists in Nigeria, a position he held till July 2021.[2]
Education[edit]
Oliver had his secondary school at King's College, Lagos. He obtained his first university degree in biochemistry from the University of Lagos. He holds master's degrees applied geophysics, and visual arts from the same university.[5]
Career[edit]
Oliver learnt the fundamentals of drawing and painting from his father, Ben Enwonwu. He however opted to study biochemistry in the university, being that he had learnt the fundamentals from his father, he perceived that visual art would not be as challenging as his desired course of study.[5][6]
He was the national president of the Society of Nigerian Artists as its president from 2009 to July 2021.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Art: Politics of Representation – how Oliver Enwonwu poised to restore black dignity with colours". Vanguard News. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ a b Review, Alt A. (9 May 2024). "Proudly Nigerian: "Oliver Enwonwu: A Continued Legacy" | Artist exhibits works with Pioneering Father Ben Enwonwu - Alt A Review". alt-africa.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Home - Revilo". reviloco.net. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ https://www.omenka.gallery/
- ^ a b "INITIATING A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO GENERATIONS, OLIVER ENWONWU KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY". THISDAYLIVE. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Oliver Enwonwu Presents Politics Of Representation". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "With Power of Portrait, Oliver Enwonwu Returns to the Exhibition Circuit". THISDAYLIVE. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.