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Nigerian artist
Samson Akinnire
Born Samson Olushola Akinnire
(1986-06-12 ) June 12, 1986Nationality
Nigerian Alma mater
Lagos State Polytechnic Occupation Artist Known for Sculpture and painting
Samson Akinnire (born 12 June 1986)
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Nigerian
visual artist , painter and sculptor, based in Lagos state,
Nigeria .
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Early life and education
Samson Akinnire was born and brought up in
Ajegunle , Lagos State. He obtained a higher national diploma in Sculpture and design from the
Lagos State Polytechnic in 2011 and was awarded all round student by his faculty.
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Selected exhibition
2018 Art X Lagos
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2019 Say My Name exhibition in London
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2019 Say My Name exhibition in Los Angeles
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2020 Signature African Art Gallery · London, United Kingdom
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Selected works
References
^ Mitter, Siddhartha (8 February 2019).
"Lagos, City of Hustle, Builds an Art 'Ecosystem' " .
The New York Times . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Artist biography: Samson Akinnire" . www.artland.com . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ Onuoha, Chris (1 December 2019).
"Let's focus on Int'l market, says Samson Akinnrine (Visual artist)" . vanguardngr.com . Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"In the Spirit of Xmas, Four Artists Unite in Badges" . THISDAYLIVE . 23 December 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Desire of the art, courtesy Tokini Peterside" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 19 December 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ Sam-Duru, Prisca (9 August 2021).
"Nigeria: Fact File - Art Tackling Environmental Problems" . allAfrica.com . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ LaurenceKaptain (10 February 2019).
"Lagos, City of Hustle, Builds an Art 'Ecosystem' West Africa's new art destination is a sprawling megacity with a generation of artists, gallerists and collectors powering the scene. | CAM Dean" . camdean.org . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ Editors, T. S. A. (28 November 2018).
"ART X Lagos: An Affair in Constant Search of the Exciting | By IfeOluwa Nihinlola" . The Sole Adventurer . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Signature African Art Will Launch Exhibitions in London and Los Angeles" . Arts Tribune . 4 September 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Signature African Art announces Say My Name, two exhibitions of new work presented by acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay in London and Los Angeles" . FAD Magazine . 22 October 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Signature African Art Gallery" . www.artland.com . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Say My Name | 27 October - 24 December 2020 - Overview" . Signature African Art . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ AnOther.
"Say My Name" . AnOther . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
^ Paskett, Zoe (4 September 2020).
"George Floyd and Breonna Taylor honoured in new London exhibition" . www.standard.co.uk . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Values | 16–24 November 2019 - Overview" . Signature African Art . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"Values" . Signaturebeyond . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .
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"archived Samson Akinnire, 'Play Time' 2019 — ART X Lagos" . artxlagos.com . Retrieved 11 August 2021 .