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”’Alimi Adewale”’ (born May 8, 1974) is a [[Nigerian]] contemporary visual artist and painter.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abulude|first1=Samuel|title=Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils ‘Divergence|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|website=Leadership|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409112459/http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Biography|url=http://www.alimiadewale.com/biography/|website=Alimi Adewale|accessdate=8 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Oyebode|first1=Bukola|title=ALIMI ADEWALE: I EXPERIENCED REJECTION AS A SELF TAUGHT ARTIST|url=http://thesoleadventurer.com/2016/07/03/alimi-adewale-i-experienced-rejection-as-a-self-taught-artist/|website=The Sole Adventure|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409021415/http://thesoleadventurer.com/2016/07/03/alimi-adewale-i-experienced-rejection-as-a-self-taught-artist/|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> His works explore topical urban issues, documentation of everyday city people, and the controversial subject of ‘Nudes in African Art’ as a form of expression.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abulude|first1=Samuel|title=Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils ‘Divergence|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|website=Leadership|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409112459/http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
”’Alimi Adewale”’ (born May 8, 1974) is a [[Nigerian]] contemporary visual artist and painter.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abulude|first1=Samuel|title=Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils ‘Divergence|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|website=Leadership|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409112459/http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Biography|url=http://www.alimiadewale.com/biography/|website=Alimi Adewale|accessdate=8 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Oyebode|first1=Bukola|title=ALIMI ADEWALE: I EXPERIENCED REJECTION AS A SELF TAUGHT ARTIST|url=http://thesoleadventurer.com/2016/07/03/alimi-adewale-i-experienced-rejection-as-a-self-taught-artist/|website=The Sole Adventure|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409021415/http://thesoleadventurer.com/2016/07/03/alimi-adewale-i-experienced-rejection-as-a-self-taught-artist/|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> His works explore topical urban issues, documentation of everyday city people, and the controversial subject of ‘Nudes in African Art’ as a form of expression.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abulude|first1=Samuel|title=Visual Artist Alimi Adewale Unveils ‘Divergence|url=http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|website=Leadership|accessdate=8 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409112459/http://leadership.ng/entertainment/477831/visual-artist-alimi-adewale-unveils-divergence|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:45, 14 December 2025
Nigerian painter
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Alimi Adewale |
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| Born | May 8, 1974
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin Apprenticeship under Kamoru Sarumi, Yaba, Lagos Art workshops worldwide |
| Known for | Works exploring urban issues, everyday city life, and nudes in African art |
| Notable work | Exhibitions on carnival, living spaces, and urban congestion (Quintessence Gallery, 2011) |
| Style | Painting Contemporary visual art |
| Movement | Contemporary African art |
Alimi Adewale (born May 8, 1974) is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist and painter.[1][2][3] His works explore topical urban issues, documentation of everyday city people, and the controversial subject of ‘Nudes in African Art’ as a form of expression.[4]
Alimi Adewale was born in Lagos, Nigeria and first studied mechanical engineering. He grew interested in art from visiting exhibitions and honed his knowledge and skills by attending art workshops around the world.[5]
In 2024, his art was featured in the 1-54 contemporary African Art Fair held annually in London as part of Frieze Week.[6]
Adewale had a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He did his National Youth Service [NYSC] in 2002 and he was posted to Enugu. He has Interest in art and going to exhibitions also developed his interest in art and after graduating from university, he enrolls as an apprentice under Kamoru Sarumi in the Yaba area of Lagos[7]
In 2009, he became a fulltime artist after resigning from his job.
in 2011, he launched a sublime exhibition at Quintessence Gallery that exhibited carnival, Living Spaces and Urban Congestion
