Mike Omoighe

Michael Akhaine Osebhajimete Omoighe (born October 11, 1958) is a Nigerian painter, curator, art critic and teacher of art. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

Omoighe studied at Yaba College of Technology (1978, ND); at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi (1980, HND); at the University of Lagos - UNILAG (1987, Certificate in Polytechnic Management (CPM) NBTE)) and at the University of Ibadan (1994, Master's degree in Visual Arts Communication) M.C.A.) He is a pupil of the painter and grafic artist Bruce Onobrakpeya.

Since 1986 Omoighe has taught painting and drawing at the Yaba College of Technology. He has been the Head of the Department of Fine Art, and Dean, School of Art, Design and Printing. Currently, he is the Dean of Student Affairs at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria. He is also the Nigerian President of the International Association of Art Critics, AICA.[1]

He is married to the painter Titi Omoighe,[2] with children.

Solo exhibitions
  • 1980: Auchi, Bendel State
  • 1982: National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos
  • 1983: Goethe-Institut, Lagos
  • 1984: Italian Cultural Centre, Lagos
  • 1984: Scruples, 28 Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos
  • 1988: Italian Cultural Centre, Lagos
  • 1990: Alliance Francaise, Kano; Journey Through Savannah, Didi Museum, Lagos
  • 1993: Emotion, National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
  • 1996: Beijing Series - Chevron Lekki Lagos
  • 1996/1997: Jacinta's Place, Probyn Street Ikoyi Lagos (Salon)
  • 2000: Survival Romance, National Gallery of Art, Iganmu, Lagos
  • 2005: Seasons and Chain of Coincidences, National Museum, Lagos

References
  1. "TOASTING TO MIKE OMOIGHE'S THREE SCORES". This Day Live. This Day Live. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  2. "Omoighe creates everlasting impressionism". The Nation. The Nation. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
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