Place: Lagos
Born: 1972
Biography:
Adebanji Alade is a Nigerian artist born in Lagos in 1972. He is a self-taught artist who specializes in pastel and oil painting. He is known for his portraits and urban landscapes. He is a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Portrait Artists of Canada. He has exhibited his work in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is also a popular art instructor and has conducted workshops in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is the author of the book 'The Art of Adebanji Alade'. He currently lives and works in London, United Kingdom.