Lemi Ghariokwu, (Nigerian, born 1955)
'Felarama'
'Felarama'
signed and dated 'GHARIOKWU LEMI 2013!' (lower left)
wire, collage, paint and rubber
120.5 x 243cm (47 7/16 x 95 11/16in).
Lemi Ghariokwu is most notable for his long collaboration in designing album covers for the Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. Lemi has 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 in New York.
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'Felarama'
'Felarama'
signed and dated 'GHARIOKWU LEMI 2013!' (lower left)
wire, collage, paint and rubber
120.5 x 243cm (47 7/16 x 95 11/16in).
Lemi Ghariokwu is most notable for his long collaboration in designing album covers for the Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. Lemi has 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 in New York.
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