Alimi Adewale
Alimi Adewale (born May 8, 1974) is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist and painter.[1][2][3] His works explore topical urban issues, documentation of everyday city people, and the controversial subject of ‘Nudes in African Art’ as a form of expression.[4]
Alimi Adewale was born in Lagos, Nigeria and first studied mechanical engineering. He grew interested in art from visiting exhibitions and honed his knowledge and skills by attending art workshops around the world.[5]
In 2024, his art was featured in the 1-54 contemporary African Art Fair held annually in London as part of Frieze Week.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Abulude, Samuel. "Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils 'Divergence". Leadership. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ Admin. "Biography". Alimi Adewale. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ Oyebode, Bukola. "ALIMI ADEWALE: I EXPERIENCED REJECTION AS A SELF TAUGHT ARTIST". The Sole Adventure. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ Abulude, Samuel. "Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils 'Divergence". Leadership. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Alimi Adewale (B. 1974)". Pearl Lam Gallery. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ Kakar, Arun (11 October 2024). "1-54 London 2024 Brings New Voices of Contemporary African Art to the Fore". Artsy.
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