An exhibition of paintings and prints by Uzo Egonu

23rd September 2004 – 27th February 2005

The art of Uzo Egonu (1931-1996) explores the life, landmarks, decline and hope of London in all its grandeur. Egonu came to Britain from Nigeria in 1945. During the next fifty years, he established a successful international career as an artist of great innovation and lyrical style.

Egonu’s images of Londoners and urban landscapes feature exquisite patterning, vibrant colour and hidden meanings. Drawing on European modernism and the traditions of West African art, his paintings explore bold universal themes, from the pain of displaced people to the realities of urban living. Egonu re-interprets London as a truly international city.

Credits

Images courtesy of The Uzo Egonu Collection and Archive. The exhibition is produced in association with Minority Contractors in Europe.
The Museum of London would like to give special thanks to Mrs Hiltrud Egonu and the Uzo Egonu Collection and Archive for their generous assistance with the project

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