An Artistic Exploration of Balogun Market with Alex Nwokolo

Born in 1963 in Lagos, Alex Nwokolo is one of the leading artists on the West African art scene.

Balogun is said to be the biggest market in west Africa and the subject of this artwork. Located in Lagos, it represents the best of the country. It's possible to explore the best of Nigeria here - from food, textiles, arts, tech and much more.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the market is the energy of the people, both traders and buyers. Here represented through the artists use of colors and brushstrokes.

The artwork shows fragmented and clustered warm colors which deludes the space and depth in the composition.

The diagonal opus further depicts movement and unrest which are characteristics of the subject matter.

Here, people are always on the move.

Visiting Balogun market may be stressful. But the experience will surely be a memorable one.