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Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by adecz: 10:02am On Mar 01, 2018 |
The paintings do not really look spectacular. In fact they appear dull & amateurish. I can't put such dull, lifeless paintings on my wall. Na oyibo know wet in dem want. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by max009(f): 10:03am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Emily22(m): 10:06am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Jonathan: I no fit laff o |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by cbrass(m): 10:11am On Mar 01, 2018 |
how will a white man be the one organising the biding
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Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by livebynite: 10:11am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Did this reduce the price of garri in anyway? |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by HomeOfMe(f): 10:12am On Mar 01, 2018 |
naptu2:I love visiting art galleries and I love paintings on my wall at home and office. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Chukazu: 10:25am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Jonathan: It takes a "pristine mind and a noble heart" to understand #art A street Urchin can't understand this 1 Like |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Originalsly: 10:40am On Mar 01, 2018 |
uuzba:I didn't get it until I saw a program on it. In a nutshell.... the value of your artwork is determined by your connections to those in the 'art circle'. If they 'approve' you as an artist.... then anything you put on canvas. ..even splatter paint on canvas. ... would carry great value. At best. ... the most expensige paintings in the world will never bring out a 'wow!...this guy can really paint! .... while local artists here on NL can do wayyyy better! No connections....no value. 2 Likes |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by dwebwalker(m): 10:49am On Mar 01, 2018 |
HeyCorleone: I'm an artist and I know some of our art now is better than the Masters but I guess time is factor 1 Like |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Sarang(f): 11:08am On Mar 01, 2018 |
HeyCorleone: But why after their death? |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by naptu2: 11:36am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Sarang: Scarcity and demand and supply. An artist cannot paint or sculpt after his or her death. An artist that is alive can produce more works and I can commission the artist to produce works for me, but once the artist is dead, then supply of his works becomes limited to the works that he made when he was alive and if he is famous and there's high demand, then demand will outstrip supply. It's the idea that you must get that piece, otherwise you won't be able to get another like it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by chukzyfcbb: 11:41am On Mar 01, 2018 |
Sarang:.that's life for you. your works are better appreciated when you die. TUpac and Biggie are regarded the best rappers of all time. Just wait till when Eminem dies, and watch as that sentence of tupac and Biggie being the best rappers becomes obsolete. That's life for you! Death gives your work more prominence. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by gamechanger1: 1:44pm On Mar 01, 2018 |
rheether: Your dress sense, hair do, poise are all works of art!! Even your smile sef |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by kullozone(m): 4:33pm On Mar 01, 2018 |
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Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by kullozone(m): 4:33pm On Mar 01, 2018 |
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Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by kullozone(m): 4:44pm On Mar 01, 2018 |
Chukazu: Comot there! This painting shii is just all about connections and popularity, whether it's inspiring or not. If this was done by an artist who's not well known, nobody would buy it at that amount. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by ewizard1: 11:11pm On Mar 01, 2018 |
Chukazu:IMO, that's rude. You mean the fact he doesn't fancy art makes him a Street urchin? #Nigerians |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Konquest: 12:14am On Mar 02, 2018 |
naptu2:^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ Ben Enwonwu also created the statue of Sango... the Yoruba God of thunder that the old electricity company NEPA had in front of their headquarters at Marina, Lagos Island. It is not surprisingly that the painting of Tutu which has links with Ile-Ife has fetched such at a high price in U.S. dollars! I learned about Prof. Ben Enwonwu while in secondary school...an FGC in Nigeria years back during our fine arts classes. We even had fine arts text books then and also learned about the great Prof. Bruce Onabrakpeya who is still alive and painting even as an elderly man. He has an art studio in the Papa-Ajao Mushin axis of Lagos State. This is the reason why I'm an art lover/art collector, especially sculptures in my house. I love abstract paintings that force you to think. I wonder if the kids in schools today are still taught about these art icons? Nice thread! |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by naptu2: 1:04am On Mar 02, 2018 |
Konquest: Then you'll probably like this thread https://www.nairaland.com/4373617/ben-enwonwus-portrait-tutu-sold I learnt about Professor Enwonwu in school, I know Professor Onobrakpeya personally and I was also taught about Yusuf Grillo, but the person that fascinated me the most was Twins 77, probably because of all the myths and wonderful stories surrounding him. 1 Like 3 Shares |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by Konquest: 5:07am On Mar 02, 2018 |
naptu2:^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ @Naptu2 Thanks for the Web link on Ben Enwonwu and the painting "Tutu." . Oh...great! So you know Dr.Bruce Onobrakpeya personally? The man is an iconic art guru. Despite the fact that he hasn't passed on yet, his abstract paintings and other art works usually fetch him a 7-figure income in Naira! I was viewing Channels TV ART HOUSE online and references were made to Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya's works below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=AqG-tle5TsQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?=WGSMxkT3gXl I had an A2 in Art in my final exams in secondary school... although I was a science student because I'm visual and have a great love for art and music as well. We used a text book written by Professor Solomon Irein Wangboje entitled "Art for Secondary Schools." Perhaps that is the art text book you used in school as well. The Zaria Art school masters were: Yusuf Grillo, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Solomon Irein Wagboje [a native of Sabon-Gida Ora, Edo State], etc. Twins 77's afro-centric works are fantastic [mythical-wise] just as you've said. All the best! 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by dominique(f): 8:23am On Mar 02, 2018 |
@Konquest stop modifying your post so that you won't get blocked by the bots again |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by HeyCorleone(m): 11:50am On Mar 02, 2018 |
dwebwalker: Same here. Time is of great essence. Very great essence. Plus a bit of controversy. For example, the Mona Lisa, which is priceless, only became famous after it was stolen, and then recovered. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by dwebwalker(m): 5:12pm On Mar 03, 2018 |
HeyCorleone: I do agree with you but I don't just have controversy in my blood line though... But I believe it's possible to really make it work |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by HeyCorleone(m): 9:31pm On Mar 03, 2018 |
dwebwalker: Heard of Andy Warhol? Salvador Dali? Take a cue from these folks. |
Re: Ben Enwonwu's "African Dancers" Sold To Bidder At Lagos Auction Event. by dwebwalker(m): 11:40pm On Mar 03, 2018 |
HeyCorleone: Yes I know these guys... My favorite is Jim Warren, Jimmy Law |
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