Victor Ehikhamenor (b. 1970) is a Nigerian-American multidisciplinary visual artist and writer known for his vibrant and incisive works using materials and iconography that embrace the traditions and histories of Africa while integrating elements that allude to the continent's colonial past and Nigeria’s complex geopolitical position as an oil-producing nation, offering insight into contemporary Nigeria while lighting a path forward for the country and its people.
Ehikhamenor was born and raised in Uwessan in Edo state in Nigeria, steeped in the visual traditions of the Benin Kingdom. These traditions include the practice of regularly re-painting the interior walls of...
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Victor EhikhamenorCrown Prince, 2023Rosary beads with bronze statuette, fabric and thread on lace textile153.7 x 97.8 cm
60 1/2 x 38 1/2 in -
Victor EhikhamenorReturn of the Young King, 2023Rosary & Coral beads with bronze statuette, fabric pieces and thread on lace textile154.9 x 91.4 cm
61 x 36 in -
Victor EhikhamenorÒkàlénté Noble Keeper of Secrets, 2022Rosary beads, fabric and thread with Bronze statuette and rhinestones on lace textile271.8 x 199.4 cm
107 x 78 1/2 in -
Victor EhikhamenorThe Holy King from the Sky, 2021Rosary beads and thread on lace textile393.7 x 223.5 cm
155 x 88 in
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Art Brussels 2024
25 - 28.04.2024We look forward to returning to the 40th edition of Art Brussels with a group exhibition highlighting an eclectic range of works by artists including...Read more -
Art Paris 2024
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Art Dubai 2024
1 - 4.03.2024We are delighted to return to Art Dubai with an exquisite range of works by artists exemplary of our dynamic programme. This presentation includes a...Read more -
BRAFA 2024
28.01 - 4.02.2024We are pleased to return BRAFA where we will present a group of historic works in tandem with contemporary highlights from our program, featuring Marina...Read more