- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Government College Umuahia
- Slade School of Fine Art
Ben Enwonwu became one of the most prominent Nigerian modernists, working across sculpture and painting while navigating colonial institutions, nationalism and international portraiture. He combined academic training with Igbo sculptural traditions and produced major public commissions as well as celebrated portraits.
Painting; sculpture
Major Works
- 1974Tutu
- 1954–55Anyanwu
- 1971Christine
- 1956–57Queen Elizabeth II
- 1940s–50sAfrica Dances series
- 1945Fulani Girl of Rupp
- 1989Ogolo
- 1970sNegritude
- 1950sThe Drummer
- 1950sHead of a Nigerian Girl
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
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