Oliver Enwonwu

Oliver Enwonwu is a Nigerian artist, curator, art administrator, writer, and publisher. He is the founder of Omenka Gallery, and the son of Ben Enwonwu (1917–1994), a renowned Nigerian painter and sculptor. Oliver is the former National President of Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA), the professional body of visual artists in Nigeria.[1]

Oliver Enwonwu
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Lagos, University of Benin
Occupation(s)Artist, author, curator, art administrator, publisher
Organization(s)Omenka Gallery, Revilo
Known forNigerian Curator, Founder of Omenka Magazine, Omenka Gallery,

Education

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.[2]

Oliver Enwonwu

Career

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.[2][3]

He was the national president of the Society of Nigerian Artists as its president from 2009 to July 2021.[4]

References
  1. "Art: Politics of Representation – how Oliver Enwonwu poised to restore black dignity with colours". Vanguard News. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  2. "INITIATING A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO GENERATIONS, OLIVER ENWONWU KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY". THISDAYLIVE. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  3. "Oliver Enwonwu Presents Politics Of Representation". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  4. "With Power of Portrait, Oliver Enwonwu Returns to the Exhibition Circuit". THISDAYLIVE. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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