• It is characterized by a great diversity of forms and materials.
• Artists are influenced by ancient forms of African art as well as new media, techniques, and forms from around the world.
• This page focuses on contemporary artists from Nigeria.

	Acrylic on canvas.  Influenced by traditional Igbo wall painting.
Obiora Udechukwu  "Our Journey" 1993.

	Flat, decorative images drawn from Igbo sculptural and textile arts. Symbols inspired by the Igbo body arts. Acrylic on canvas.
Olu Oguibe  "Martyr" 1993.

	Made from beads and oils on board. Draws from Yoruba bead making traditions. The artist comes from a long line of Yoruba bead artists.
Jimoh Buraimoh  "Three Wise Men" 1991.		Jimoh Buraimoh  "Untitled"

Moyo Okediji  "Essentaye"  1991. Natural pigments on baked clay.	Bolaji Campbell  "Recreation"  1996. Natural pigments on canvas.

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