Olusegun Paul Andrew

The Rising Africa Art Exhibition is a landmark initiative aimed at celebrating
modern and contemporary African art on the global stage. Central to this
exhibition is The Private Collection of Modern & Contemporary Art curated
by Olusegun Paul Andrew, an esteemed collector whose influence has elevated African art to international prominence.

Highlights of the Exhibition:

• Showcasing a Legacy: The collection spans over four decades of acquisitions, featuring works by renowned African artists that epitomize the richness and diversity of African culture.

• Global Recognition: This private collection has become an emblem of African art, bridging cultural narratives and sparking dialogue within the global art community.

• Strategic Positioning: By bringing these masterpieces to the forefront, the exhibition aims to further integrate African art into mainstream global discourse and market appreciation.

Olusegun Paul Andrew’s commitment to preserving and promoting African
creativity has positioned him as a pivotal figure in the international art scene.
This exhibition not only celebrates the extraordinary talent of African artists
but also reaffirms the continent’s role in shaping modern and contemporary art globally.

Asides Paul’s collection, he is also a visual artist with over four decades of
experience in Modern and Contemporary African Art. Paul’s talent for painting was harnessed as a young artist in 1978 while participating with other young artists at Toki Memorial Arts Centre in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria. His abstractionist style of painting was majorly influenced by prominent artists in the likes of Tunde Odunlade and Tunrayo Onibonokuta, Jimoh Braimoh and Twin Seven Seven.

Paul founded Zero Privé Gallery in Ikoyi in 2021. The gallery combines rich
African culture married with tribal and native sentiments to confront modern
trajectory in the art universe.