Lot 98: Lemi Ghariokwu (Nigerian, born 1955) Biometrics 35 7/16 x 35 7/16in (90 x 90cm)

Name: Lemi Ghariokwu (Nigerian, born 1955) Biometrics 35 7/16 x 35 7/16in (90 x 90cm)
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 9e76e2c898

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:

BonhamsNew York, NY, USMarch 10, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Biometrics
signed and dated 'Ghariokwu Lemi 09' (lower right)
mixed media
35 7/16 x 35 7/16in (90 x 90cm)

Artist or Maker

Lemi Ghariokwu

Notes

PROVENANCE:
With John Egbo of the arc Gallery, London

Lemi Ghariokwu is most notable for his long collaboration in designing album covers for the Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti, Lemi stated: "It's been pre-ordained that my path would cross with Fela's for the purpose of celebrating Africa".

His work has been exhibited extensively in Africa, Europe and the US and can be found in the collection of MoMA.

Auction Details

Africa Now - African Modern & Contemporary Art

Bonhams

March 10, 2010, 12:00 PM EST

580 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US

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