SMO Contemporary Art is delighted to present Ife Mmuo: from the spirit, an exhibition of 58 paintings and drawings by Olisa Nwadiogbu. Nwadiogbu is an important artist of his generation, whose historically relevant works covering 36 years of artistic practice provide gravitas to the fast paced world of contemporary African art.
Ife Mmuo: from the spirit includes a careful selection of recent and retrospective works
on paper and canvas, and is Nwadiogbu’s first solo exhibition in eight years. The 62-
year-old artist, whose style and interpretations have impressive diversity and depth,
graduated with a specialization in painting from the Institute of Management &
Technology (IMT) in Enugu in 1982.
on paper and canvas, and is Nwadiogbu’s first solo exhibition in eight years. The 62-
year-old artist, whose style and interpretations have impressive diversity and depth,
graduated with a specialization in painting from the Institute of Management &
Technology (IMT) in Enugu in 1982.
