Omenka Gallery was established in Lagos in 2003 by the Nigerian craftsmanship merchant, Oliver Enwonwu.[1] Enwonwu's dad, Ben Enwonwu, (1917-1994) was one of Nigeria's driving, twentieth century, innovator specialists.
Subsequent to 2003, Omenka Gallery's system of solo and gathering shows has presented new work by built up and rising Nigerian and worldwide specialists. Presentations, similar to the 2009 demonstrate, A viewpoint on contemporary Nigerian photography, centered open consideration on featuring so as to create patterns in the Nigerian artworld new abilities, similar to George Osodi (b.1974), nearby prestigious experts, for example, J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere (1930-2014).[3] In the next decade, the display's system added to its global profile, with presentations, for example, Having Traveled Far, which showcased a gathering of built up, Europe-based specialists of African legacy: Godfried Donkor (b.1964), Owusu-Ankomah (b. 1956), Manuela Sambo (b. 1964), EL Loko (b. 1950), and Ransome Stanley (b. 1953).[4] The exhibition has likewise taken an interest in worldwide craftsmanship fairs, incorporating Art15 in London[5] and Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
List of represented artists
Abass Kelani (b. 1979)Cedric Nunn (b. 1957)
Chibuike Uzoma (b. 1992)
Dominique Zinkpè (b. 1969)
Duke Asidere (1961)
Estate Of J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere (1930-2014)
Gary Stephens (b. 1952)
Gerry Nnubia (b. 1966)
Jerry Buhari (b. 1959)
Joel Mpah Dooh
Kimathi Donkor (b. 1965)
Nathalie Mba Bikoro
Ndidi Emefiele (b. 1987)
Nengi Omuku (b. 1987)
Nnenna Okore (b. 1975)
Owusu-Ankomah (b. 1956)
Onyema Offoedu-Okeke (b. 1967)
James Iroha Uchechukwu (b. 1972)
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