ABDULRAZAQ AHMED (b. 1976)

Abdulrazaq Ahmed is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose creative journey is shaped by an intricate blend of his formative years and societal reflections. A graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, he completed his studies in 2005. Ahmed has uniquely harnessed his academic background to inform his artistic practice, bridging the gap between the urban environment and the expressive realms of art.

As a self-taught artist, Ahmed explores the complexities of human existence through a diverse range of mixed media, incorporating various materials to symbolize different aspects of struggle, culture, and identity. This may include printed newspapers, coins, natural elements, and found objects, each chosen for their unique texture and story.

Each piece serves as a poignant commentary on social catastrophes and the often-overlooked narratives of everyday life. His artwork reflects his inner thoughts and acts as a mirror to society.

Ahmed’s style stimulates intrigue and contemplation. He skillfully intertwines discarded elements with raw emotion, employing colours, natural fibers, and found objects. His choice of colour creates depth, symbolizing the richness of diverse experiences.

Through his unique techniques and mediums, Ahmed captures the struggles of the common man while highlighting the diverse realities, richness, and inherent gifts of life. Each piece reflects the interplay between individual narratives and collective experiences, transforming remnants of the past into a powerful commentary on the beauty of shared journeys.

Since 2005, he has been actively involved in various art exhibitions both within Nigeria and internationally, showing his talent and creative vision to diverse audiences. Notably, he won the silver prize at the 2007 Experience Nigeria Awards, an event established to honor the legacy of the legendary musician Fela Kuti, whose influence continues to shape Nigerian arts and culture.

Currently residing in Lagos with his wife and children, Ahmed balances family life with a thriving art career. His work not only reflects his personal experiences but also engages deeply with Nigeria's rich cultural heritage, making him a contemporary artist to watch.

SOLO EXHIBITION 

2021-2022 ; KNoWMaDs ,Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) Lagos,Nigeria 

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 

2025; Tunde's Inferno, Windsor Gallery, Lagos, Nigeria 

2025; Deconstructing Unity,  National Museum Onikon,  Lagos, Nigeria 

2022, KAFART, Kaduna, Nigeria 

2019 ;  Impartfair, Alfa-One Towers, Lagos, Nigeria.   

2018;  Salvage Therapy, Silver-Bird Galleria. Lagos, Nigeria.   

2016 ; Rise Above Terror,2nd phase, Atlanta Georgia, USA.   

2015 ; Rise Above Terror. Abuja, Nigeria,  2013;  Nude, Naked and Nature, Nairobi,Kenya.  

2012; Vernissage Der. Ausstellung.1/2/3, Galerie Benedict, Sonnenfelsgasse, vienna, Austria.  

2011; Xpress IT, Omenka Gallery, Lagos. Nigeria. 

2010; 1st edition of She Moves On, Cassalanda Gallery and Lounge Maitama, Abuja. Nigeria.  

2010; Here and Now ; Contemporary Nigerian Art Meets Ghanaian Art, USA.   

2010; Taste of Italy 2010, Italian Embassy,Abuja. Nigeria. 

2010; Evolving Current, Abuja. Nigeria.  

2007;  Experience Nigeria, National Museum,Lagos. Nigeria.  

2006; Zaria Art School At 50, Ahmadu Bello University of Zaria Nigeria.