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Anthony Nsofor's practice over the past 20 years has been strongly autobiographical, dealing with themes of governance, migration, sexuality and the Nigerian condition. As a student at the University of Nigeria--Nsukka, Nsofor delevoped his own unique painting style under the tutelage of luminaries such as Chika Okeke-Agulu, El Anatsui, and as a studio assistant for Professor Obiora Udechukwu. Eschewing a literal embrace of the iconographical Uli symbolism for which Nsukka is known, he has evolved the use of Uli symbolism into a unique and subtle use of lines and negative space that is driven by his subconcious yet intended to rewrite African mythologies and ideologies.
Anthony Nsofor graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and majored in painting in 1997.
His work has been shown widely, including exhibitions: So Far, Ikoyi, Lagos (2018); Integration 4, Dak’Art OFF Group exhibition, Foundation Sonatel, Mermoz, Senegal (2018); SOGAL Art Auction, Lagos, (2018); SMO Contemporary Booth, ArtX Lagos, Nigeria (2017); Important Works in Collection of Professor Anya, Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos (2017); Temple Muse, Lagos, (2015); The Contemporaries, The Wheatbaker, Lagos,(2015); Anya Fulu Ugo exhibition, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2015); Autobiography and Beatitudes, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos (2012 2014); Beyond Figuration, Omenka Gallery, Ben Enwonwu Foundation, Lagos (2009), A Glimpse into Nigerian Art, Cheikh Anta Diop Univ., Senegal (2006); Homage to Asele, the National Museum, Lagos (2003).