Modern

aina onabolu obe

Born 1882 Died 1963 Works span 1932–1955

A Pioneer of Modern Nigerian Art: Aina Onabolu Obe Aina Onabolu Obe (1882-1963) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of Nigerian art history, recognized not merely for his artistic output but crucially for his transformative role in establishing arts education within the nation’s secondary schools. Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, he emerged from humble beginnings—inspired by readily accessible reproductions of Western art disseminated…

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1932

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1955

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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aina onabolu obe

1882 – 1963

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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