Jimoh Buraimoh

Jimoh Buraimoh

Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, born as Jimoh Adetunji Buraimoh (1943 in Osogbo, Nigeria) is a Nigerian painter and artist.

Chief Buraimoh began his career in the 1960s in workshops conducted by Ulli and Georgina Beier in Osogbo, a Yoruba town in southwestern Nigeria. Since then he has become one of the most well known artists of the Osogbo School. His work is influenced by traditional Yoruba mythology and culture, and is distinguished by the frequent use of beads.

ources and references

* [http://www.buraimoh.com Jimoh Buraimoh's website]
* Jimoh Adetunji Buraimoh, "The Heritage: My Life and Arts", Lagos: Spectrum Books, Ltd., 2000. ISBN 978-978-029-083-2
* [http://www.africancontemporary.com African Contemporary | Art Gallery featuring Jimoh Buraimoh's work]


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