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Art drives environmental sustainability, say experts

The Guardian

February 12, 2020

https://guardian.ng/art/art-drives-environmental-sustainability-say-experts/ 

Fostering cross-cultural ties, exchange with Lagos Creative Project

New Telegraph

February 12, 2020

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/fostering-cross-cultural-ties-exchange-with-lagos-creative-project/

Lagos Creative immortalises Enwonwu

The Nation

February 12, 2020

https://thenationonlineng.net/lagos-creative-immortalises-enwonwu/

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 Programme d'artistes en résidence pour les jeunes artistes africains (hébergement et allocation mensuelle)

Opportunite Africa

February 11, 2020

https://opportunite.africa/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-programme-dartistes-en-residence-pour-les-jeunes-artistes-africains-hebergement-et-allocation-mensuelle/

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 Artist-in-Residence Programme for young African Artists (Accommodation and Monthly Stipend)-Apply Now

Southafricandesk.com

https://southafricadesk.com/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-in-residence-programme-for-young-african-artists-accommodation-and-monthly-stipend-apply-now/

The Lagos Creative Project 2020

Contemporaryand

February 9, 2020

https://www.contemporaryand.com/exhibition/the-lagos-creative-project-2020/

BEF, AF unveil ‘The Lagos Creative Project 2020’

Vanguard

February 9, 2020

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/bef-af-unveil-the-lagos-creative-project-2020/

The Lagos Creative Project 2020 (Open to Visual Artists of African and French Descent)

Scholarship Port

February 9, 2020

https://scholarshipport.net/2020/02/09/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-open-to-visual-artists-of-african-and-french-descent/

The Lagos Creative Project Artist Residency Programme 2020

Oya Opportunities

February 8, 2020

https://oyaop.com/opportunity/exchange-programs/the-lagos-creative-project-artist-residency-program-2020/

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 | Artist-in-Residence Programme for young African Artists (Accommodation and Monthly Stipend) | Requirement & How to Apply

Edutech.com.ng

February 7, 2020

https://edutech.com.ng/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-in-residence-programme-for-young-african-artists-accommodation-and-monthly-stipend-requirement-how-to-apply/

The Lagos Creative Project Artist Residency 2020 (Stipend available)

Youthhub Africa

February 7, 2020

https://opportunities.youthhubafrica.org/the-lagos-creative-project-artist-residency-2020-stipend-available/

The Lagos Creative Project Artist Residency Program 2020

The Pakistan Post

February 7, 2020

https://thepakistanpost.net/the-lagos-creative-project-artist-residency-program-2020/

The Lagos Creative Project 2020 Artist Residency Programme for Visual Artists of African and French Descent (Stipend available)

Opportunity Desk

February 6, 2020

https://opportunitydesk.org/2020/02/06/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-residency-programme/

The Lagos Creative Project 2020 Artist Residency Programme for Visual Artists of African and French Descent (Stipend available)

Radio9ja.com

February 6, 2020

https://radio9ja.com/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-residency-programme-for-visual-artists-of-african-and-french-descent-stipend-available/

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 Artist-in-Residence Programme for young African Artists (Accommodation and Monthly Stipend)

OpportunitiesForAfricans

February 5, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/opportunitiesforafricans/posts/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-in-residence-programme-for-young-african-/2840112672716816/

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 Artist-in-Residence Programme for young African Artists (Accommodation and Monthly Stipend)

Hollergentle.com

February 5, 2020

https://horllergentle.com/2020/02/05/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist-in-residence-programme-for-young-african-artists-accommodation-and-monthly-stipend/

The Lagos Creative Project Artist-in-Residence Programme 2020 for Artists of African and French Descent

UNNmySchool

https://unnmyschool.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-lagos-creative-project-artist-in.html

THE LAGOS CREATIVE PROJECT 2020 Artist-in-Residence Programme for young African Artists (Accommodation and Monthly Stipend)

Opportunities For Youth

February 5, 2020

https://opportunities-for-youth.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-lagos-creative-project-2020-artist.html

Ben Enwonwu Foundation Holds 4th Point of View At Discussion, Pannel Season

Wn.com

January 24, 2020

https://article.wn.com/view/2020/01/24/Ben_Enwonwu_Foundation_Holds_4th_Point_of_View_At_Discussion/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation Holds 4th Point of View At Discussion, Pannel Season

ThisDay

January 24, 2020

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/01/24/ben-enwonwu-foundation-holds-4th-point-of-view-at-discussion-pannel-season/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation panalists talk about recycling of waste to create wealth

Nairaland Forum

January 24, 2020

https://www.nairaland.com/5649452/ben-enwonwu-foundation-panalists-talk

POV 4: Experts ponder on art as driver for environmental sustainability

New Telegraph

January 22, 2020

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/pov-4-experts-ponder-on-art-as-driver-for-environmental-sustainability/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation presents 4th edition of ‘Point of View’

Nigeria Business Directory

January 17, 2020

https://nigdirectory.com.ng/blog/ben-enwonwu-foundation-presents-4th-edition-of-point-of-view/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation presents 4th edition of ‘Point of View’

MyNaijaBlog.com

January 17, 2020

https://mynaijablog.com/news/business/ben-enwonwu-foundation-presents-4th-edition-of-point-of-view/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation presents 4th edition of ‘Point of View’

Nigeria ‘70

January 17, 2020

https://www.nigeria70.com/nigerian_news_paper/ben_enwonwu_foundation_presents_4th_edition_of_poin/1712687

Ben Enwonwu Foundation presents 4th edition of ‘Point of View’

Business Day

January 17, 2020

https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ben-enwonwu-foundation-presents-4th-edition-of-point-of-view

BEN ENWONWU DISTINGUISHED LECTURE 2019: Using art as tool for peace, conflict resolution

Vanguard

December 22, 2019

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/12/ben-enwonwu-distinguished-lecture-2019-using-art-as-tool-for-peace-conflict-resolution/

Tackling gender equality with culture and art – British envoy

Vanguard

December 21, 2019

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/12/tackling-gender-equality-with-culture-and-art-british-envoy/

The Ben Enwonwu Lecture: Art as instrument for peace, conflict resolution

News Telegraph

Tony Okuyeme

December 11, 2019

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/12/11th-ben-enwonwu-lecture-art-as-instrument-for-peace-conflict-resolution/

POINT OF VIEW: ‘BEF’ reshaping Nigeria visual art

Vanguard

November 29, 2019

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/point-of-view-bef-reshaping-nigeria-visual-art/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation Holds 3rd Edition Of Point Of View, Titled, “Museums, Tourism And Urban Development”

OnoBello.com

November 29, 2019

http://onobello.com/ben-enwonwu-foundation-holds-3rd-edition-of-point-of-view-titled-museums-tourism-and-urban-development/

Point of View: Experts address key issues in Nigeria’s cultural tourism sector

New Telegraph

Tony Okuyeme

November 20, 2019

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/11/point-of-view-experts-address-key-issues-in-nigerias-cultural-tourism-sector/

Enwonwu’s Yoruba Man to headline Arthouse auction

The Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

November 20, 2019

https://guardian.ng/art/enwonwus-yoruba-man-to-headline-arthouse-auction/

Experts deliberate future of Nigerian Art, Tourism and Urban development

Vanguard

November 19, 2019

Chris Onuoha

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/experts-deliberate-future-of-nigerian-art-tourism-and-urban-development/

Ben Enwonwu Foundation set to hold 2nd Monthly talk series

Business Day

November 15, 2019

https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ben-enwonwu-foundation-set-to-hold-2nd-monthly-talk-series/

Nigeria: Ben Enwonwu, One of Africa's Most Influential Artists of the 20th Century

All Africa

Kylie Kiunguyu

November 6, 2019

https://allafrica.com/stories/201811060636.html

Stakeholders see bright future for Nigerian art

The Guardian

Eniola Daniel

October 27, 2019

https://guardian.ng/art/stakeholders-see-bright-future-for-nigerian-art/

African Mona Lisa painting fetched pre-auction estimate of £1.1 million

India Herald

Siby Herald

October 18, 2019

https://www.apherald.com/Politics/ViewArticle/403697/African-Mona-Lisa-painting-fetched-pre-auction-estimate-of-%C2%A31-1-million/

Nigerian artist painting sold by Sotheby’s for $1.4 million

The Nation

October 18, 2019

https://nation.com.pk/18-Oct-2019/nigerian-artist-painting-sold-by-sotheby-s-for-1-4-million

'African Mona Lisa' Painter's Work Gets Sold For Over Rs 10 Crore

Republic World

Kunal Gaurav

October 17, 2019

https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/african-mona-lisa-painters-work-gets-sold-for-over-rs-10-crore.html

'African Mona Lisa' Sells for Over Rs 10 Crore at Auction After Family 'Googled' the Signature

News 18

AFP Relaxnews

October 17, 2019

https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/nigerian-painting-fetches-1-1-million-after-google-search-2348819.html

Painting fetches £1.1 mil at Sotheby’s, thanks to Google search

Free Malaysia Today

AFP Relaxnews

October 17, 2019

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2019/10/17/painting-fetches-1-1-million-at-sothebys-thanks-to-google-search/

After Nigerian painting fetches $1.8M, artist's son says: 'I hope it's coming back to Lagos'

CBC Radio

October 17, 2019

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.5324424/after-nigerian-painting-fetches-1-8m-artist-s-son-says-i-hope-it-s-coming-back-to-lagos-1.5322751

Family sells a Nigerian painting for a whopping R21m

Herald LIVE

AFP Relaxnews

October 17, 2019

https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/world/2019-10-17-family-sells-a-nigerian-painting-for-a-whopping-r21m/

Enwonwu Painting Found in Family Home After 40 Years Sells for $1.4 Million

Hyperallegic

Eric Vilas-Boas

October 17, 2019

https://hyperallergic.com/522635/enwonwu-painting-found-in-family-home-after-40-years-sells-for-1-4-million/

Long-forgotten family portrait sells at auction for $1.4 million

CNN

Maisie Linford

October 17, 2019

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ben-enwonwu-portrait-sale/index.html

Nigerian Art Work Sells for $1.4m after Owners Googled Signature

This Day

October 17, 2019

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/10/17/nigerian-art-work-sells-for-1-4m-after-owners-googled-signature/

Ben Enwonwu: The Nigerian painter behind 'Africa's Mona Lisa'

BBC NEWS

October 17, 2019

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50071212

Nigerian painting fetches £1.1 million after Google search

Kuwait Times

October 16, 2019

https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/nigerian-painting-fetches-1-1-million-after-google-search/

Family Googles Painting In Their Home – Discovers That It’s Worth R21 Million

Oceans2vibe

Carrie

October 16, 2019

https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2019/10/16/family-googles-painting-in-their-home-discovers-that-its-worth-r21-million/#ixzz63f6vgdmm

This is the Nigerian painting that sold for Sh140m

The Star

October 16, 2019

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/africa/2019-10-16-this-is-the-nigerian-painting-that-sold-for-sh140m/

Painting by Nigerian Artist Auctioned for $1.4 Million in London

The African Exponent

Sebastiane Ebatamehi

October 16, 2019

https://www.africanexponent.com/post/4295-ben-enwonwus-1971-painting-sold-for-14-million-in-london

This painting by a Nigerian artist sold for a whopping $1.4m thanks to Google search

Face2Face

Mohammed Awal

October 16, 2019

https://face2faceafrica.com/article/this-painting-by-a-nigerian-artist-sold-for-a-whopping-1-4m-thanks-to-google-search

Nigerian art work sells for $1.4m after owners googled signature

BBC World Service Africa

Dickens Olewe, Emmanuel Onyango and Naima Mohamud

October 16, 2019

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-47639452?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5da6cd1a6ea85e066965e52a%26Nigerian%20art%20work%20sells%20for%20%241.4m%20after%20owners%20googled%20signature%262019-10-16T07%3A59%3A14.340Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:d77b20d9-687e-4a0e-95b6-0b7054679ff9&pinned_post_asset_id=5da6cd1a6ea85e066965e52a&pinned_post_type=share

Ben Enwonwu’s Christine Painting Auctioned off in London

Culture Custodian

Edidiong Eton

October 16, 2019

http://culturecustodian.com/ben-enwonwus-christine-painting-auctioned-off-in-london/

Artwork by Nigeria’s Ben Enwonwu sells for $1.4 million in London

The Sun

October 16, 2019

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/artwork-by-nigerias-ben-enwonwu-sells-for-1-4-million-in-london/

A recently found Ben Enwonwu painting has sold at seven times its valuation for $1.4 million

Quartz Africa

Ciku Kimeria

October 16, 2019

https://qz.com/africa/1729512/nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwu-painting-sold-by-sothebys-at-1-4m/

A Recently Discovered Portrait by Nigerian Star Ben Enwonwu Sold for Nearly Eight Times Its Estimate at Sotheby’s London

Artnet

Kate Brown

October 16, 2019

https://news.artnet.com/market/ben-enwonwu-sothebys-london-2019-1680220

Ben Enwonwu’s artwork, ‘Christine’, sells for $1.4m at London auction

TheCable

Ebunoluwa Olafusi

October 16, 2019

https://www.thecable.ng/ben-enwonwus-artwork-christine-sells-for-1-4m-at-london-auction

Google search helps family sell a Nigerian painting for a whopping R21m

TimesLive

AFP Relaxnews

October 16, 2019

https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2019-10-16-google-search-helps-family-sell-a-nigerian-painting-for-a-whopping-r21m/

Nigerian painting fetches 1.1m after Google search

news24

October 16, 2019

https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/nigerian-painting-fetches-11m-after-google-search-20191016

Nigerian Artist Ben Enwonwu's Painting 'Christine' was Recently Auctioned Off in London

okayafrica

Rufaro Samanga

October 16, 2019

https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-ben-enwonwu-painting-christine-auctioned-london/

Nigerian painting fetches �1.1 million after Google search

Yahoo! news

Agence-France Presse

October 15, 2019

https://au.news.yahoo.com/nigerian-painting-fetches-1-1-million-google-search-191259159--spt.html?guccounter=1

Nigerian painting fetches £1.1 million after Google search

Pulse.ng

October 15, 2019

https://www.pulse.ng/news/world/nigerian-painting-fetches-pound11-million-after-google-search/5gefy1c

Nigerian Painting Fetches £1.1m After Google Search

Channels Television

October 15, 2019

https://www.channelstv.com/2019/10/15/nigerian-painting-fetches-1-1m-after-google-search/

Enwonwu’s paint Christine auctioned for N508million in London

PM News

October 15, 2019

https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/10/15/enwonwus-paint-christine-auctioned-for-n508million-in-london/

Ben Enwonwu’s painting sold for £1.1m after Google search

Punch

October 15, 2019

https://punchng.com/ben-enwonwus-painting-sold-for-1-1m-after-google-search/

The Second Edition of ‘Point of View’ Seeks to Transform the Nigerian Art Market

The Sole Adventurer

October 9, 2019

https://thesoleadventurer.com/the-second-edition-of-point-of-view-seeks-to-transform-the-nigerian-art-market/

Rediscovering the Art of Ben Enwonwu

The New York Times

Farah Nayeri

September 26, 2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/arts/ben-enwonwu-artist-africa.html

Ben Enwonwu’s “Christine” to appear in Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary African Art Auction

BellaNaija.com

September 25, 2019

https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/09/ben-enwonwus-christine-appear-in-sothebys-modern-contemporary-african-art-auction/

The hunt for Marianne is being led by Bonhams’ Nigeria representative, Neil Coventry

The Guardian

September 22, 2019

https://guardian.ng/art/the-hunt-for-marianne-is-being-led-by-bonhams-nigeria-representative-neil-coventry/

Mystery of the $250,000 missing muse: Marianne

The Guardian

September 22, 2019

https://guardian.ng/art/mystery-of-the-250000-missing-muse-marianne/

The hunt for Marianne is being led by Bonhams’ Nigeria representative, Neil Coventry | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

HEAD TOPICS

September 22, 2019

https://headtopics.com/ng/the-hunt-for-marianne-is-being-led-by-bonhams-nigeria-representative-neil-coventry-the-guardian-8441925

Bonhams Searches For Marianne Inness, Subject Of Ben Enwonwu’s Famous Portrait

WHATWESEEE

September 22, 2019

https://www.whatweseee.com/2019/09/22/ben-enwonwu-marianne-inness/

Foundation holds talk on artists’ resale rights

The Nation

September 16, 2019

https://thenationonlineng.net/foundation-holds-talk-on-artists-resale-rights/

The Ben Enwonwu Foundation Launches a Monthly Talk Series ‘Point of View’ in Lagos

The Sole Adventurer

September 14, 2019

https://thesoleadventurer.com/the-ben-enwonwu-foundation-launches-a-monthly-talk-series-point-of-view-in-lagos/

Point of View: Artists’ resale rights take centre stage in Lagos

News Telegraph

Tony Okuyeme

September 11, 2019

https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/09/point-of-view-artists-resale-rights-take-centre-stage-in-lagos/

Another Ben Enwonwu's Lost But Found Artwork To Be Sold For N72.77 million

Africa Business Radio

August 12, 2019

https://africabusinessradio.com/content/58

Ben Enwonwu’s long-forgotten artwork found, to be sold for N72.77m

Nairametrics

August 9, 2019

https://nairametrics.com/2019/08/09/ben-enwonwus-long-forgotten-artwork-found-to-be-sold-for-n72-7m/

An old Texas family painting turns out to be a $200,000 artwork by iconic Nigerian artist, Ben Enwonwu

Pulse

Inemesit Udodiong

August 8, 2019

https://www.pulse.ng/bi/lifestyle/an-old-texas-family-painting-turns-out-to-be-a-dollar200000-artwork-by-iconic/fwbjhfn

Family Realizes Portrait of Their Mother Is by Influential Nigerian Modernist

Hyperallergic

Hakim Bishara

July 31, 2019

https://hyperallergic.com/511627/ben-enwonwu-sothebys/

Family Realizes Long-Forgotten Portrait Was Painted by Famed Nigerian Artist Ben Enwonwu

Smithsonian.com

Meilan Solly

July 30, 2019

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/family-realizes-long-forgotten-portrait-their-mother-was-painted-nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwu-180972764/

A Family Found a Long-Forgotten Portrait of Their Mother at Home. It Turns Out It’s by One of Africa’s Most Famous Artists

Artnet news

Taylor Dafoe

July 29, 2019

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ben-enwonwu-portrait-found-1612051

Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000

The Constable

July 28, 2019

https://www.theconstable.ng/nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwus-discovered-portrait-worth-200000/

Another Ben Enwonwu's paint found in Texas to be auctioned for $200K - P.M News

DEDE

Austin

July 28, 2019

https://dedenews.com/2019/07/28/another-ben-enwonwus-paint-found-in-texas-to-be-auctioned-for-200k-p-m-news/

Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000

Atlantic Media Inc.

July 28, 2019

https://pressfrom.info/uk/news/offbeat/-351925-nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwu-s-discovered-portrait-worth-200-000.html

Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000

Ciku Kimeria

July 27, 2019

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/africa/nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwus-discovered-portrait-worth-dollar200000/ar-AAEYeUK?li=AAaxc0E&%2525253Bocid=wispr&fullscreen=true#image=1

How a Texas family discovered they owned a forgotten Ben Enwonwu portrait valued at $200,000

Quartz Africa

Ciku Kimeria

July 27, 2019

https://qz.com/africa/1676266/nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwus-discovered-portrait-worth-200000/

First public display of $1.6 million Ben Enwonwu painting, and other highlights from ART X Lagos

CNN style

Nosmot Gbadamosi

January 31, 2019

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ben-enwonwu-and-yinka-shonibare-at-art-x-lagos/index.html

The African Mona Lisa; Ben Enwonwu's Tutu

Imo Dara

Sandro Capo Chichi

January 18, 2019

https://www.imodara.com/magazine/ben-enwonwus-tutu/

Enwonwu’s Tutu on display at Art X Lagos, 40 years after

Punch

Chux Ohai

November 9, 2018

https://punchng.com/enwonwus-tutu-on-display-at-art-x-lagos-40-years-after/

Ben Enwonwu’s Tutu on display at Art X Lagos, 40 years after

Business Torch

Joe Nwaubani

November 9, 2018

http://www.businesstorch.com.ng/ben-enwonwus-tutu-on-display-at-art-x-lagos-40-years-after/

Nigeria's 'Mona Lisa' shown at home for first time since it resurfaced

CNA Lifestyle

Paul Carsten

November 6, 2018

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/lifestyle/nigeria-s--mona-lisa--shown-at-home-for-first-time-since-it-resurfaced-10902814

First public display of $1.6 million Ben Enwonwu painting, and other highlights from ART X Lagos

CNN

Nosmot Gbadamosi,

November 5, 2018

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ben-enwonwu-and-yinka-shonibare-at-art-x-lagos/index.html

Thanks to Access Bank, Tutu, Enwonwu’s masterpiece makes surprise showing at Art X Lagos

Vanguard

Nwafor Polycarp

November 4, 2018

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/thanks-to-access-bank-tutu-enwonwus-masterpiece-makes-surprise-showing-at-art-x-lagos/

Tutu, Enwonwu’s Masterpiece Makes Surprise Showing at Art X Lagos

This Day

Yinka Olatunbosun

November 3, 2018

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/11/03/tutu-enwonwus-masterpiece-makes-surprise-showing-at-art-x-lagos/

The Man Who Redefined What it Means to be an African Artist

CNN

Chris Giles

March 24, 2018

edition.cnn.com/2018/03/24/africa/ben-enwonwu-tutu/index.html

What Selling My Father's 'Tutu' Artwork Means to Me – Ben Enwonwu's Son

Contemporary African Art: Boom or No Boom?

The Telegraph

March 6, 2018

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/art/contemporary-african-art-boom-no-boom/

How Nigeria Missed Creating Her Own 'Mona Lisa' from Enwonwu's 'Tutu'

Luxury Reporter

March, 2018

luxuryreporter.ng/2018/03/nigeria-missed-creating-mona-lisa-enwonwus-tutu/

Ben Enwonwu’s ‘Tutu’ Fetches £1.2m at London Auction

Channels TV

March 1, 2018

channelstv.com/2018/03/01/ben-enwonwus-tutu-fetches-1-2m-london-auction/

Ben Enwonwu’s Painting, ‘Tutu’ Sells for African Record N508m

Punch Newspapers

March 1, 2018

https://punchng.com/ben-enwonwus-painting-tutu-sells-for-african-record-n508m/

'African Mona Lisa' Sold for $1.4 million

Pakistan Today

March 1, 2018

pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/03/01/african-mona-lisa-sold-for-1-4-million/

Long-lost Nigerian Masterpiece Found in London Sold for $1.4 million

Yahoo News

Alexis Akwagyiram

March 1, 2018

https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/39360402/long-lost-nigerian-masterpiece-found-in-london-sold-for-1-4-million/

African Mona Lisa' Smashes Estimates at London Auction

THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

March 1, 2018

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1647966/3-african-mona-lisa-smashes-estimates-london-auction/

Long-lost Nigerian Masterpiece 'Tutu' Sells at Auction for Record-Breaking Amount

INDEPENDENT

Clarisse Loughrey

March 1, 2018

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/tutu-ben-enwonwu-nigerian-princess-adetutu-ademiluyi-discovery-auction-price-a8234331.html

Iconic Nigerian Painting Sold for Record Price

All Africa

Deutsche Welle

March 1, 2018

http://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00059221.html

Lost Nigerian "Tutu" Painting Found in London Sells for $1.6 million

TVC NEWS

March 1, 2018

tvcnews.tv/2018/03/lost-nigerian-tutu-painting-found-in-london-sells-for-1-6-million/

Enwonwu's Tutu Sets New Record, Sells for £1.205m

THISDAY

Okechukwu Uwaezuoke

March 1, 2018

thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/03/01/enwonwus-tutu-sets-new-record-sells-for-1-205m

Ben Enwonwu's "Tutu" Painting Found After Decades, Auctioned for  £1.2m

Bella Naija

March 1, 2018

www.bellanaija.com/2018/03/ben-enwonwu-tutu-painting/

Nigeria’s Ben Enwonwu’s ‘Tutu’ painting sells for African record in UK

Premium Times

Jayne Augoye

March 1, 2018

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/artsbooks/260320-nigerias-ben-enwonwus-tutu-painting-sells-african-record-uk.html

Princess Tutu’s Paint(ing) Sells for Record N508m

PUNCH

https://punchng.com/princess-tutus-paint-sells-for-record-n508m/

The Long Lost Painting Known as Africa’s Mona Lisa Has Sold for a Record Price

Lynsey Chutel

March 1, 2018

qz.com/1218563/the-long-lost-painting-known-as-africas-mona-lisa-has-sold-for-a-record-price/

'Tutu' Painting by Ben Enwonwu Sells for $1.6 million

CNN Style

Oscar Holland, CNN  and Jennifer Hauser, CNN

March 1, 2018

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ben-enwonwu-tutu-painting-auction/index.html

Nigerian Masterpiece 'Tutu' Sells for £1.2m at Auction

BBC News

February 28, 2018

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-43233856

Ben Enwonwu's Portrait of Tutu Sold at Auction for £1,205,000 Art, Graphics & Video

Nairaland

February 28, 2018

http://www.nairaland.com/4373617/ben-enwonwus-portrait-tutu-sold

Ben Enwonwu Masterpiece 'Tutu' Sells at World Record of £1,000,000

Luxury Repoprter

February 28, 2018

luxuryreporter.ng/2018/02/ben-enwonwu-masterpiece-tutu-sells-world-record-1000000/

Ben Enwonwu's Nigerian Masterpiece 'Tutu' Sold at Auction

BBC News

February 28, 2018

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-43235367/ben-enwonwu-s-nigerian-masterpiece-tutu-sold-at-auction

Ben Enwonwu’s Painting ‘Tutu’ Auctioned for Record £1.2m

PUNCH

February 28, 2018

https://punchng.com/ben-enwonwus-painting-tutu-auctioned-for-record-1-2m/

Breaking: Ben Enwonwu’s Legendary Tutu Auctioned for £1.2

Vanguard

Osa Amadi and Chris Onuoha

February 28, 2018

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/948142/

Hunt for 'African Mona Lisa' Underway

Pakistan Today

February 25, 2018

pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/02/25/hunt-for-african-mona-lisa-underway/

Nigerian Artist Ben Enwonwu’s Tutu Expected to Fetch Rs 2.24 Crore at Auction

Hindustantimes

Agence France-Presse

February 25, 2018

https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/nigerian-artist-ben-enwonwu-s-tutu-expected-to-fetch-rs-2-24-crore-at-auction/story-1mKJRZUWUtFvIrVFerv4ON.html

Tutu : A Game Changer for African Art-Giles Peppiat

Vanguard

Chris Onuoha

 February 24, 2018

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/tutu-game-changer-african-art-giles-peppiatt/

Ben Enwonwu’s Painting ‘Tutu’ Goes on Record Sale

PUNCH

February 24, 2018

http://punchng.com/ben-enwonwus-painting-tutu-goes-on-record-sale/

Hunting for the Woman in the ‘African Mona Lisa’

Vanguard

February 24, 2018

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/hunting-woman-african-mona-lisa/

In Search of 'African Mona Lisa'

Prothom Alo

February 24, 2018

http://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/171610/In-search-of-African-Mona-Lisa

Woman in the Picture: Is Nigeria’s Legendary Tutu Still Alive?

The Guardian

Ruth Maclean West Africa correspondent

February 24, 2018

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/24/tutu-ben-enwonwu-painting-nigeria-is-tutu-still-alive

Nigerian Iconic Artist, Ben Enwonwu's Sculpture Sets New World Record

Pulse.ng

Kehinde Omotosho

February 20, 2017

http://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel-arts-culture/london-auction-nigerian-iconic-artist-ben-enwonwus-sculpture-sets-new-world-record-id6253099.html

Rediscovered Nigerian Cultural Icon

Bonhams

February 11, 2018

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24622/?department=PIC-AFR 

Drooling for Tutu’s Re-Emergence

THISDAY

February 11, 2018

www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/02/11/drooling-for-tutus-re-emergence

Tutu: The Risen Phoenix Goes for Auction

Vanguard

Chris Onuoha

February 11, 2018

www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/tutu-risen-phoenix-goes-auction

Fact, Fiction of Enwonwu's Iconic 'Tutu' Paintings

African Arts

Taj

February 10, 2018

http://africanartswithtaj.blogspot.com.ng/2018/02/facts-fictions-of-enwonwus-iconic-tutu.html

Lagos Art Lovers Get Chance to Bid for Long-Lost Masterpiece Found in London

Reuters

Estelle Shirbon, Alexis Akwagyiram

February 10, 2018

https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-britain-nigeria-painting/lagos-art-lovers-get-chance-to-bid-for-long-lost-masterpiece-found-in-london-idUKKBN1FR24F

Enwonwu’s Painting ‘African Mona Lisa’ to Sell for Record £300K

Vanguard

February 9, 2018

Ben Enwonwu Missing Painting: Nigeria Government Suppose Investigate - Expert

BBC News Pidgin

 February 9, 2018

Long-lost 'Nigerian Mona Lisa,' Valued at Over $280G, Found in 'Modest' North London Apartment
Fox News

James Rogers

February 9, 2018

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/02/08/long-lost-nigerian-mona-lisa-valued-at-over-280g-found-in-modest-north-london-apartment.html

Ben Enwonwu #UnexpectedDiscovery

Julie Lawford

February 8, 2018

julielawford.com/2018/02/08/ben-enwonwu-unexpecteddiscovery

Missing Nigerian Masterpiece Found in North London Flat

BBC News

February 8, 2018

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-42974120

Bonhams to Offer Long-Lost Tutu at Dual Lagos-London Auction

Africa Times

AT editor

February 8, 2018

africatimes.com/2018/02/08/bonhams-to-offer-long-lost-tutu-at-dual-lagos-london-auction

Ben Enwonwu’s ‘Tutu’ Leads Bonhams ‘Africa Now’ Sale in London

Premium Times

Agency Report

February 7, 2018

www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/artsbooks/257878-missing-iconic-nigerian-painting-found-london-flat.html

Rediscovered Nigerian Cultural Icon - The Lost Portrait of Tutu - At Bonhams Africa Now Sale in London

Bonhams

2018

http://www.bonhams.com/press_release/25572/

Missing Nigerian Masterpiece, Tutu Found in London Flat

THISDAY

February 7, 2018

www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/02/07/missing-nigerian-masterpiece-tutu-found-in-london-flat/

Bonhams Africa Now Sale Showcases Work by Ben Enwonwu

Elite Living|Africa

2018

http://www.elitelivingafrica.com/lifestyle/bonhams-africa-now-sale-showcases-work-by-ben-enwonwu

Tutu's Return: Missing Nigerian Masterpiece Found in London Flat

Reubenabati

2018

http://www.reubenabati.com.ng/index.php/component/k2/item/5858-tutu-s-return-missing-nigerian-masterpiece-found-in-london-flat

Tutu's Return: Missing Nigerian Masterpiece Found in London Flat

The Guardian

February 6,2018

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/feb/06/tutus-return-missing-nigerian-masterpiece-found-in-london-flat-ben-enwonwu

Positioning Nigerian Modernism

THIRD TEXT

2017

http://www.thirdtext.org/conference-nigerian-modernism

Unveiling Hidden Truths

C&

2017

http://www.contemporaryand.com/magazines/unveiling-hidden-truths/

Celebrating Art in Africa and the Diaspora 

IZIBONGO

2017

Song for Ben Enwonwu

Ben Enwonwu: Aesthetics and Artistic Identity in Modern Nigerian Art

Project Muse

Sylvester O. Ogbechie

2017

https://muse.jhu.edu/article/422673/summary

Ben Enwonwu

GAFRA

2017

http://www.gafraart.com/artists/74-ben-enwonwu/overview/

Again, 19th Lagos Art Auction Tests Economy ‘Out of Recession’

The Guardian

By Tajudeen Sowole

November 22, 2017

guardian.ng/art/again-19th-lagos-art-auction-tests-economy-out-of-recession

Ben Enwonwu

Wikipedia

October 23, 2017

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Enwonwu

“Ben Enwonwu’s “Nigerian Symphony” Among Top Selling Pieces at Bonhams Africa Now Sale”

Bella Naija

October 10, 2017

https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/10/ben-enwonwus-nigerian-symphony-among-top-selling-pieces-bonhams-africa-now-sale/

“Ben Enwonwu: A Fine African Artist Rediscovered”

Financial Times

Charlotte Jansen

September 29, 2017

https://www.ft.com/content/aa1d8706-9ec8-11e7-8b50-0b9f565a23e1

“Enwonwu’s Nigerian Symphony to Lead Bonhams African Art Auction in London”

Guardian

Editor

September 25, 2017

https://guardian.ng/news/enwonwus-nigerian-symphony-to-lead-bonhams-african-art-auction-in-london/

“Arthouse Contemporary Has Achieved Strong Results”

Vanguard

July 25, 2017

Onome Amawhe

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/arthouse-contemporary-achieved-strong-results/

“Again, Enwonwu’s ‘Anyanwu’ Leads Auction Sale in Lagos”

Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

June 28, 2017

https://guardian.ng/art/again-enwonwus-anyanwu-leads-auction-sale-in-lagos/

Enwonwu’s Anyanwu Sets New Record

The Nation

Ozolua Uhakheme

May 31, 2017

http://thenationonlineng.net/enwonwus-anyanwu-sets-new-record/

 “Enwonwu Iconic ‘Anyanwu’ Sells for N54m at Arthouse Auction”

The Luxury Reporter

Funke Osae-Brown

May 28, 2017

http://luxuryreporter.ng/2017/05/enwonwu-iconic-anyanwu-sells-n54m-arthouse-auction/

“Modern, Contemporary African Artists Converge for 18th Arthouse Auction”

Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

May 17, 2017

https://guardian.ng/art/modern-contemporary-african-artists-converge-for-18th-arthouse-auction/

Nigerian Iconic Artist, Ben Enwonwu's Sculpture Sets New World Record

Pulse

Kehinde Omotosho

February 20, 2017

http://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel-arts-culture/london-auction-nigerian-iconic-artist-ben-enwonwus-sculpture-sets-new-world-record-id6253099.html

“At London Auction, Nigerian Master, Enwonwu Sets World Record”

Daily Nigerian

February 19, 2017

https://dailynigerian.com/entertainment/at-london-auction-nigerian-master-enwonwu-sets-world-record/

“For Ben Enwonwu, Aig-Imoukhuede Goes to London”

THISDAY

February 19, 2017

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/02/19/for-ben-enwonwu-aig-imoukhuede-goes-to-london/

“At London Auction, Nigerian Master, Enwonwu Sets World Record”

Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

February 19, 2017

https://guardian.ng/art/at-london-auction-nigerian-master-enwonwu-sets-world-record/

“Ben Enwonwu’s Bronze Sculpture, Anyanwu, Auctions for Record £353,000 at Bonhams”

THISDAY

February 16, 2017

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/02/16/ben-enwonwus-bronze-sculpture-anyanwu-auctions-for-record-353000-at-bonhams/

Stunning Ben Enwonwu Masterpiece Sets World Record at Bonhams Africa Now- Modern Africa Sale in London

Bonhams

February 15, 2017

https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/23362/

“Rare Pieces of Modern African Art from Ben Enwonwu on Sale”

Voice

February 7, 2017

http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/rare-pieces-modern-african-art-ben-enwonwu-sale

“Rare Enwonwu, Grillo Works Lead Africa Now Auction in London”

Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

February 05, 2017

https://guardian.ng/art/rare-enwonwu-grillo-works-lead-africa-now-auction-in-london/

“Ben Enwonwu Masterpiece Leads Bonhams Africa Now Sale”

Blouin

Nicholas Forrest

January 09, 2017

http://test.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1857796/ben-enwonwu-masterpiece-leads-bonhams-africa-now-sale

Waiting for Ben Enwonwu, Osawe, Others at Arthouse Auction

Punch

Akeem Lasisi

November 10, 2016

http://punchng.com/waiting-ben-enwonwu-osawe-others-arthouse-auction/

On Ben Enwonwu's "Anyanwu"

Ọfọdunka

Chika Okeke- Agulu

August 8, 2016

http://chikaokeke-agulu.blogspot.com.ng/2016/08/on-ben-enwonwus-anyanwu.html

“How Enwonwu, Grillo Got New Art Auction Records in Lagos”

Guardian

Tajudeen Sowole

May 22, 2016

https://guardian.ng/art/how-enwonwu-grillo-got-new-art-auction-records-in-lagos/

“Category: Ben Enwonwu”

Joliba

December 5, 2015

https://joliba-africa.com/category/ben-enwonwu/

“Exploring Nigeria Through the Eyes of Ben Enwonwu”

Biz Community

Nkem Ndem V.

July 29, 2015

http://www.bizcommunity.com.ng/Article/157/13/132184.html

“Africa: 'the Next China' for Contemporary Art”

Bangkok post

May 17, 2015

https://www.bangkokpost.com/print/563875/

“A Window on Ben Enwonwu’s African Modernism”

Eastern Art Report

May 1, 2015

http://easternartreport.net/a-window-on-ben-enwonwus-african-modernism/

Cultural Exchange

BBC Radio

Frontrow

June 1, 2018

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0214dly

Ben Enwonwu on British colonial influence in Nigeria

Frontrow

May 3, 2013

http://www.bbcarabic.com/programmes/p018kg28

Cultural Exchange

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

May 3, 2013

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p38d5

Ben Enwonwu on British Colonial Influence in Nigeria

BBC Radio

May 3, 2013

http://www.bbcarabic.com/programmes/p018kg28

"Why Anyanwu Was Star Sale"

The Nation

Ozolua Uhakheme

May 1, 2013

http://thenationonlineng.net/why-anyanwu-was-star-sale/

“Ben Enwonwu and The Recreation of the Image of the Artist in Nigeria”

African Journals Online

IE Okonkwo

2012

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/mjas/article/view/117180

“Biography”

Nigerian Arts Digital Library

Dr. Elsie Okobi

2010

https://nigerianartdiglibrary.wordpress.com/biography/

“UCSB Art Historian Publishes Monograph on African Artist Ben Enwonwu”

The Current

Andrea Estrada

February 18, 2009

http://www.news.ucsb.edu/2009/012563/ucsb-art-historian-publishes-monograph-african-artist-ben-enwonwu

“Ben Enwonwu | Problems of the African Artist Today, 1956”

Unseen Art Scene

February 28, 2008

http://africanartists.blogspot.com.ng/2008/02/ben-enwonwu-problems-of-african-artist.html

Nigeria: Ben Enwonwu "Great Artists Have No Country"

Vanguard

Dele Shobowale

March 11, 2001

http://allafrica.com/stories/200103110112.html

“Contested Vision: Ben Enwonwu's Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II”

Ijele: Art eJournal

Sylvester Okwunodu Ogbechie

2000

https://www.africaknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijele/article/view/1297

“Benedict Chuka Enwonwu”

Encyclopædia Britannica

Aug 06, 1999

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benedict-Chuka-Enwonwu

“Obituary: Ben Enwonwu”

Independent

Chuks Iloegbunam

February 16, 1994

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-ben-enwonwu-1394477.html

“Article by Ben Enwonwu”

May 1949

http://africanartists.blogspot.com.ng/2008/02/article-by-ben-enwonwu-dated-1949.html