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ben enwonwu foundation (bef)
the ben enwonwu foundation (bef) was established in 2003 in honor of celebrated nigerian artist, scholar, educator, art administrator and statesman, professor benedict chukwukadibia enwonwu mbe, nnom (1917-94). the foundation was created to promote the advancement of art in africa and the world, and to preserve the legacy of ben enwonwu. the foundation is responsible for organizing exhibitions, publications, and educational programs that celebrate the life and work of ben enwonwu. the foundation also provides scholarships and grants to support the development of young artists in nigeria and a…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of ben enwonwu foundation (bef)'s corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
