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DiaporamaThe Adanma Masquerade
augustine okpu eze (1934 – 1995)
Discover Augustine Okpu Eze, Nigerian painter & sculptor renowned for his captivating 'Adanma Masquerade' works. A key figure in SNA, his art reflects cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (Lagos, Nigeria)
Discover Nigeria’s artistic heritage at Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art! Explore over 1000 artworks, including sculptures & paintings by renowned artists like Ben Enwonwu & El Anatsui. First university museum with inspiring exhibitions.
Augustine Okpu Eze was a contemporary Nigerian painter and sculptor born in 1934. He was largely self-taught as an artist before receiving formal education and training at the Technical Institute & Trade Centre, Enugu, 1950-1955 and Westham Technical College, London, where he studied Technology & Techniques of Materials, 1963-1964. He was the first recipient of the Mbanefo Trophy for Art, Eastern Nigeria, in 1956. He also won the Sculpture Prize of the Economic Commission of West Africa States, Togo, 1990. Among his notable solo exhibitions as an artist was the
About this artwork
- Title: The Adanma Masquerade
- Artist: augustine okpu eze
- Year: 1989
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
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