Nigerian Modernism in London: ‘A bold new language for art’

Christies, 2 October 2025
Enwonwu’s career went from strength to strength, and he held exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic. ‘This was rare for African artists at that time,’ says Bonsu. ‘We shouldn’t consider him some kind of establishment figure, though. One of the interesting things about Enwonwu is the way he was educated in European techniques and styles, yet infused his work with African identity.’