John Madu

John Madu

Nigerian

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Works

John Madu is a Nigerian-born contemporary artist whose vibrant, figurative works explore themes of identity, culture, and the African experience through bold color palettes and expressive brushwork. His paintings often depict Black figures in everyday and celebratory scenes, drawing on both traditional African aesthetics and modern contemporary art influences. Madu has gained increasing recognition in the art market, with works appearing at auction houses and in international collections as interest in African and diaspora contemporary art continues to grow.

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