Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Bonaventure Enwonwu (14 July 1917 – 5 February 1994) was a premier African modernist and a pioneer who is better known as Ben Enwonwu. He was an IgboNigerianpainter and sculptor. He is a pioneer whose career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of modern African art. His work has been exhibited around the world. The Enwonwu crater on the planet Mercury is named in his honour.
Biography
Early life
Ben Enwonwu was born a twin on 14 July 1917 into the noble family of Umueze-Aroli in Onitsha, Nigeria. His father, Omenka Odigwe Emeka Enwonwu, was a technician who worked with the Royal Niger Company; he was also a member of the Onitsha Council of Chiefs and a traditional sculptor of repute. He was a reputable traditional sculptor who created office stools and decorated doors with religious images. His mother, Ilom was a successful cloth merchant.
Education
In 1934, Enwonwu studied Fine Arts under Kenneth C. Murray at Government Colleges, Ibadan and Umuahia, 1934–37. Murray was an education officer in charge of art education in the colonial civil service and later director of antiquities. Enwonwu attended Goldsmith College, London, in 1944, then continued his studies at Ruskin College, Oxford, England, from 1944 to 1946, at Ashmolean College and Slade School of Fine Arts, Oxford, 1946–48, graduating with first-class honours. During their time together, Enwonwu became Murray’s assistant and was recognized as one of the most gifted and technically proficient student of the “Murray Group”. In 1937, Murray exhibited Enwonwu’s work at the Zwemmer Gallery in London The period of study under Murray marked the beginning of Enwonwu’s formal education in art. He took postgraduate courses in anthropology and ethnography at the University of California and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE was a pioneer of African modernism, widely celebrated as a painter and sculptor, Enwonwu fused western conventions with indigenous aesthetics and traditions- breaking new ground in the international art world. A champion of Nigerian culture at a time when they, and other countries across Africa, were gaining independence from their former colonial masters. Oliver Enwonwu, his son and Executive Director of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, speaks on some of his father's most important works in Sotheby's upcoming sale Modern and Contemporary African Art (24 March - 31 March | 2021). The sale features multiple works from Enwonwu's Africa Dances series, a theme that spanned his 60 year career, as well as his portrayal of the female mating ceremony of Ondo State seen in Obit...
published: 19 Mar 2021
A painting by the late Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu sells for $1.5 Million
Decades after his death, one of Africa’s most famous artists is gaining renewed attention, and his pieces are bringing big prices.
published: 25 Oct 2019
Ben Enwonwu - The Dancer
published: 02 Apr 2023
Ben Enwonwu’s 1971 painting "Christine" fetches £1.1m after Google search
Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.
#AfricanMonaLisa #BenEnwonwu #Painting #Christine
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published: 18 Oct 2019
Tutu: Nigeria's lost princess | Art Auctions | Showcase
Tutu, a lost 1974 portrait of a Yoruba princess by renowned Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu, was recently found in an apartment in central London. Considered one of the most significant African art finds in more than 50 years, the portrait will soon be auctioned at Bonhams in London and will be screened live in Lagos on February the 28th. The question however still remains, will the painting be returned to its homeland? Showcase's Zeynep Gokce looks into the painting's history.
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published: 15 Feb 2018
Nigerian Artist Ben Enwonwu: Beyond Christine and Tutu
Ben Enwonu's two record Auctions in two years . Both sold for more than Six million pounds. Who was the man who changed the art world and his country? Oliver, his son speaks on the works of his father .
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published: 28 Oct 2019
Ben Enwonwu, 'Ogolo in Motion' | Modern & Contemporary African Art
Ben Enwonwu, also known as Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, is widely recognised as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, a veritable pioneer who blazed a trail for African Modernism.
In a career that spanned almost five decades, Enwonwu combined critical acclaim with commercial success on the international art stage. Besides his painting and sculpture, his intellectual breadth led him to teach and practice writing and art criticism.
On 9 March 2022, Bonhams will offer 'Ogolo in Motion' alongside two other works by Ben Enwonwu in the Modern & Contemporary African Art auction in London.
Modern & Contemporary African Art
9 March 2022 | London
https://www.bonhams.com/live_auctions/27381/
Find out more about Enwonwu's fascinating life and career here:
https://www...
published: 02 Mar 2022
Afro-Scot Episode 16: Why Africa Is Great - Artist: Ben Enwonwu
Welcome to the Afro-Scot podcast where I talk about the African Culture to encourage Africans to love themselves and for Scots to understand our culture. This way we have a better understanding of each other!
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published: 27 May 2020
'A Continued Legacy,' Art Exhibition Between Oliver Enwonwu, & Prof Ben Enwonwu
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Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE was a pioneer of African modernism, widely celebrated as a painter and sculptor, Enwonwu fused western conventions with indigenous aes...
Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE was a pioneer of African modernism, widely celebrated as a painter and sculptor, Enwonwu fused western conventions with indigenous aesthetics and traditions- breaking new ground in the international art world. A champion of Nigerian culture at a time when they, and other countries across Africa, were gaining independence from their former colonial masters. Oliver Enwonwu, his son and Executive Director of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, speaks on some of his father's most important works in Sotheby's upcoming sale Modern and Contemporary African Art (24 March - 31 March | 2021). The sale features multiple works from Enwonwu's Africa Dances series, a theme that spanned his 60 year career, as well as his portrayal of the female mating ceremony of Ondo State seen in Obitan Dancers. Also featured in this sale is Enwonwu's exceptional brass sculpture of the Greek mythological figure Atlas.
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Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE was a pioneer of African modernism, widely celebrated as a painter and sculptor, Enwonwu fused western conventions with indigenous aesthetics and traditions- breaking new ground in the international art world. A champion of Nigerian culture at a time when they, and other countries across Africa, were gaining independence from their former colonial masters. Oliver Enwonwu, his son and Executive Director of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, speaks on some of his father's most important works in Sotheby's upcoming sale Modern and Contemporary African Art (24 March - 31 March | 2021). The sale features multiple works from Enwonwu's Africa Dances series, a theme that spanned his 60 year career, as well as his portrayal of the female mating ceremony of Ondo State seen in Obitan Dancers. Also featured in this sale is Enwonwu's exceptional brass sculpture of the Greek mythological figure Atlas.
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Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the...
Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.
#AfricanMonaLisa #BenEnwonwu #Painting #Christine
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Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.
#AfricanMonaLisa #BenEnwonwu #Painting #Christine
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Tutu, a lost 1974 portrait of a Yoruba princess by renowned Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu, was recently found in an apartment in central London. Considered one of...
Tutu, a lost 1974 portrait of a Yoruba princess by renowned Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu, was recently found in an apartment in central London. Considered one of the most significant African art finds in more than 50 years, the portrait will soon be auctioned at Bonhams in London and will be screened live in Lagos on February the 28th. The question however still remains, will the painting be returned to its homeland? Showcase's Zeynep Gokce looks into the painting's history.
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Tutu, a lost 1974 portrait of a Yoruba princess by renowned Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu, was recently found in an apartment in central London. Considered one of the most significant African art finds in more than 50 years, the portrait will soon be auctioned at Bonhams in London and will be screened live in Lagos on February the 28th. The question however still remains, will the painting be returned to its homeland? Showcase's Zeynep Gokce looks into the painting's history.
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Ben Enwonu's two record Auctions in two years . Both sold for more than Six million pounds. Who was the man who changed the art world and his country? Oliver, ...
Ben Enwonu's two record Auctions in two years . Both sold for more than Six million pounds. Who was the man who changed the art world and his country? Oliver, his son speaks on the works of his father .
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Ben Enwonu's two record Auctions in two years . Both sold for more than Six million pounds. Who was the man who changed the art world and his country? Oliver, his son speaks on the works of his father .
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Ben Enwonwu, also known as Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, is widely recognised as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, a veritable...
Ben Enwonwu, also known as Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, is widely recognised as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, a veritable pioneer who blazed a trail for African Modernism.
In a career that spanned almost five decades, Enwonwu combined critical acclaim with commercial success on the international art stage. Besides his painting and sculpture, his intellectual breadth led him to teach and practice writing and art criticism.
On 9 March 2022, Bonhams will offer 'Ogolo in Motion' alongside two other works by Ben Enwonwu in the Modern & Contemporary African Art auction in London.
Modern & Contemporary African Art
9 March 2022 | London
https://www.bonhams.com/live_auctions/27381/
Find out more about Enwonwu's fascinating life and career here:
https://www.bonhams.com/stories/33888/
Ben Enwonwu, also known as Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, is widely recognised as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, a veritable pioneer who blazed a trail for African Modernism.
In a career that spanned almost five decades, Enwonwu combined critical acclaim with commercial success on the international art stage. Besides his painting and sculpture, his intellectual breadth led him to teach and practice writing and art criticism.
On 9 March 2022, Bonhams will offer 'Ogolo in Motion' alongside two other works by Ben Enwonwu in the Modern & Contemporary African Art auction in London.
Modern & Contemporary African Art
9 March 2022 | London
https://www.bonhams.com/live_auctions/27381/
Find out more about Enwonwu's fascinating life and career here:
https://www.bonhams.com/stories/33888/
Welcome to the Afro-Scot podcast where I talk about the African Culture to encourage Africans to love themselves and for Scots to understand our culture. This w...
Welcome to the Afro-Scot podcast where I talk about the African Culture to encourage Africans to love themselves and for Scots to understand our culture. This way we have a better understanding of each other!
Website: https://www.uzordesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzordesigns/?hl=en
Song:
Roy Ayers; Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Roy Ayers: Searchin
I don't own the song or any video/interview of Fela Kuti.
All rights reserved.
Welcome to the Afro-Scot podcast where I talk about the African Culture to encourage Africans to love themselves and for Scots to understand our culture. This way we have a better understanding of each other!
Website: https://www.uzordesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzordesigns/?hl=en
Song:
Roy Ayers; Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Roy Ayers: Searchin
I don't own the song or any video/interview of Fela Kuti.
All rights reserved.
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Professor Ben Enwonwu MBE was a pioneer of African modernism, widely celebrated as a painter and sculptor, Enwonwu fused western conventions with indigenous aesthetics and traditions- breaking new ground in the international art world. A champion of Nigerian culture at a time when they, and other countries across Africa, were gaining independence from their former colonial masters. Oliver Enwonwu, his son and Executive Director of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, speaks on some of his father's most important works in Sotheby's upcoming sale Modern and Contemporary African Art (24 March - 31 March | 2021). The sale features multiple works from Enwonwu's Africa Dances series, a theme that spanned his 60 year career, as well as his portrayal of the female mating ceremony of Ondo State seen in Obitan Dancers. Also featured in this sale is Enwonwu's exceptional brass sculpture of the Greek mythological figure Atlas.
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/sothebys/?sub......
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Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.
#AfricanMonaLisa #BenEnwonwu #Painting #Christine
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Ben Enwonu's two record Auctions in two years . Both sold for more than Six million pounds. Who was the man who changed the art world and his country? Oliver, his son speaks on the works of his father .
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Ben Enwonwu, also known as Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, is widely recognised as the most influential African artist of the 20th century, a veritable pioneer who blazed a trail for African Modernism.
In a career that spanned almost five decades, Enwonwu combined critical acclaim with commercial success on the international art stage. Besides his painting and sculpture, his intellectual breadth led him to teach and practice writing and art criticism.
On 9 March 2022, Bonhams will offer 'Ogolo in Motion' alongside two other works by Ben Enwonwu in the Modern & Contemporary African Art auction in London.
Modern & Contemporary African Art
9 March 2022 | London
https://www.bonhams.com/live_auctions/27381/
Find out more about Enwonwu's fascinating life and career here:
https://www.bonhams.com/stories/33888/
Welcome to the Afro-Scot podcast where I talk about the African Culture to encourage Africans to love themselves and for Scots to understand our culture. This way we have a better understanding of each other!
Website: https://www.uzordesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzordesigns/?hl=en
Song:
Roy Ayers; Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Roy Ayers: Searchin
I don't own the song or any video/interview of Fela Kuti.
All rights reserved.
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Bonaventure Enwonwu (14 July 1917 – 5 February 1994) was a premier African modernist and a pioneer who is better known as Ben Enwonwu. He was an IgboNigerianpainter and sculptor. He is a pioneer whose career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of modern African art. His work has been exhibited around the world. The Enwonwu crater on the planet Mercury is named in his honour.
Biography
Early life
Ben Enwonwu was born a twin on 14 July 1917 into the noble family of Umueze-Aroli in Onitsha, Nigeria. His father, Omenka Odigwe Emeka Enwonwu, was a technician who worked with the Royal Niger Company; he was also a member of the Onitsha Council of Chiefs and a traditional sculptor of repute. He was a reputable traditional sculptor who created office stools and decorated doors with religious images. His mother, Ilom was a successful cloth merchant.
Education
In 1934, Enwonwu studied Fine Arts under Kenneth C. Murray at Government Colleges, Ibadan and Umuahia, 1934–37. Murray was an education officer in charge of art education in the colonial civil service and later director of antiquities. Enwonwu attended Goldsmith College, London, in 1944, then continued his studies at Ruskin College, Oxford, England, from 1944 to 1946, at Ashmolean College and Slade School of Fine Arts, Oxford, 1946–48, graduating with first-class honours. During their time together, Enwonwu became Murray’s assistant and was recognized as one of the most gifted and technically proficient student of the “Murray Group”. In 1937, Murray exhibited Enwonwu’s work at the Zwemmer Gallery in London The period of study under Murray marked the beginning of Enwonwu’s formal education in art. He took postgraduate courses in anthropology and ethnography at the University of California and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
She was in a class of 44 beautiful dancers And I watched her pirouette around the stars In her poms And I must have told her one thousand times In my mind, that I loved her I got drunk one night, she was on the steps She touched my shoulder oh oh oh oh I was young and full of grace When I stepped into the fire, with my dancer She had barely come of age But she was egging me on, all the way down And I told her as the ship sank That I loved her And I told her as we walked off of the plank I was all hers Oh oh oh oh Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4 Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4 Step 2, 3, 4, jump 2, 3, 4 Step 2, 3, 4, and jump