Dare Adenuga
Biography
Dare Adenuga is a visual artist born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1982 to art-inclined parents who nurtured his talent helping him learn subconsciously from the likes of Pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, David Dale and many more. He studied Art at the Yaba College of Technology where he took part in various student exhibitions such as Beautiful Nigeria at the National Museum Onikan, Olokun Art festival in Badagary and UBAAfrica day. 2010, Marina, Lagos, before graduating in 2011; He has then been practicing as a full-time studio artist in his personal studio.
Dare's works cut across the humane traits of character with reference to the benevolent and malevolent influences on their environment. He has participated in several exhibitions and different art projects such as "The Root" at the national museum, Onikan, Prince Charles's royal visit to Nigeria at the British Council, "It’s not furniture” by the Temple management company, 2017, ARTXLAGOS/ARTXPRIZE finalist and many more.
Exhibitions
2022- Lines of Duty, Gallery at the Landmark, Lagos, Nigeria
2022- NXT.ART FAIR, Landmark Event Center, Lagos, Nigeria
2021- A New Kind of Alchemy. White space, Lagos, Nigeria
2021- Art for Cancer. Didi museum. Lagos, Nigeria
2020- Galleria Quarentena, Chille
2020- Sculpting the City, Rele Art Gallery, Lagos Nigeria
2019- Les Grands chai’s de France, Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos
2019- Artlove Expo, Lagos
2018- Prince Charles Royal visit to Nigeria Exhibition, British Council, Lagos
2018- It’s not furniture, Temple Management
2018- Generation Y Art Expo, Abuja
2017- Stanbic IBTC ‘Fine Art and Act’, Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria
2017- ARTXLAGOS /ARTXPRIZE. Finalist
2017- Lagos Biennial, Lagos business school, Pan African `university, Lagos, Nigeria
2017- ‘THE ROOT’ National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
2016- The king’s crowd (OREZE IV) at the Obi’s Palace, Onitsha
2010- UBA African day Art Exhibition
2007- Olokun art festival exhibition, Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria
2007- Beautiful Nigeria, National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
