Art auction @ Civic Center, Lagos
Last night I went to an art auction put together by Art House Contemporary Ltd. My first ever auction, so I didn’t know what to expect. But I had a good time watching art lovers place their bids on some of Nigeria’s finest works of art, especially when two bidders would go neck and neck. Two artists I respect—because my mom loves their work—had their art on sale. Kolade Oshinowo and Olu Amoda. I actually got to sit with Mr. Oshinowo at the auction, and he was thoroughly impressed that I am interested in Nigerian arts.
Kolade Oshinowo’s “Portrait of a Woman”
Here are some pictures of my favorite pieces from the show—carefully dug up from Art House’s website. I meant to take my own pictures but only succeeded in getting some blurry stuff and, well, a fabulous shot of my friend Ike who was at the event. Check her out in the Street Stylin’ section.
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“Blurry stuff” – My picture of Peju Alatise’s “Blue in the face”
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Chuks Anyawu’s “Milk Maids”
Kunle Adegborioye’s “Fish Sellers”
Olu Amoda’s “Strike the red dot”
Visit Art House Contemporary Limited for more images and details on artwork from the auction.
- JPJ for short
April 7th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Beautiful selection. I’m yet to attend an auction myself. How often does the civic centre host these?
April 8th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Ohh! wish i were the one that had this experience! Indeed these selections are beautiful. Wish i had experienced them LIVE!
April 8th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Me like very much…wish i knew bout ds beforehand!
July 25th, 2009 at 4:48 am
beautiful !