Mike Omoighe
Mike Omoighe (born October 11, 1958 in Nigeria ; actually Michael Akhaine Osebhajimete Omoighe ) is a Nigerian painter , curator and art critic . He lives in Lagos (Nigeria).
Life
Mike Omoighe studied at Yaba College of Technology (1978, ND); at Auchi Polytechnic , Auchi (1980, HND); at the University of Lagos - UNILAG (1987, Certificate in Polytechnic Management (CPM) NBTE)) and at the University of Ibadan (1994, Masters Degree in Visual Arts Communication) MCA) He is a student of the painter and graphic artist Bruce Onobrakpeya . Since 1986 he has taught painting and drawing at the Yaba College of Technology . There he is the head of the Department of Fine Art, School of Fine Art, School of Art, Design and Printing . Omoighe is the chairman of the Nigerian Art Critics Association, AICA . He is married to the painter Titi Omoighe .
Solo exhibitions
- 1980, Auchi, Bendel State
- 1982, National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos
- 1983, Goethe-Institut, Lagos
- 1984, Italian Cultural Center, Lagos; Scruples
- 1988 Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos
- 1988, Italian Cultural Center, Lagos
- 1990, Alliance Francaise, Kano; Journey Through Savannah , Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria
- 1993, Emotion , National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
- 1996, Beijing Series - Chevron Lekki Lagos
- 1996/97, Jacinta's Place, Probyn Street Ikoyi Lagos (Salon)
- 2000, Survival Romance , National Gallery of Art, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria
- 2005, Seasons and Chain of Coincidences , National Museum, Lagos
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SURNAME | Omoighe, Mike |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Omoighe, Michael Akhaine Osebhajimete |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian painter, curator and art critic |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 11, 1958 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Nigeria |