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Prof. John Ufuoma OGENE




Born in 1960, hail from Delta State, He is a Professor of Art History and Graphic Design at University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, Prof J.O as fondly call graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) Fine & Applied Arts - 1984 from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, M.F.A. (Graphics) - 1994 from University of Benin, Benin City, Master of Art M.A. (Art History) - 2006 and Ph.D (Art History) - 2009 from Delta State University, Abraka.

His is a Faculty Member and Head of Department, Fine and Applied Arts Department University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.


EXHIBITIONS
2015. "Introspection" a Photo Solo Exhibition of the “Whose Centenary”
2014. "No Longer Anonymous" a solo exhibition help at Yusuf Grillo Auditorium and Gallery, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
2006. "Visual dialectics" a solo exhibition of photography, digital art & paintings.
1999. "Holistic: An Exhibition of Paintings, Prints & Saxophone Recitals."
1998 Solomon Wanbgoje (AWanSCA) Lagos
1996. SNA/MINAJ SYSTEMS Exhibition, Onitsha
1995 Uniben 25th Anniversary, Uniben
John has also severally exhibited in and outside Nigeria.

PERFORMANCES.
1996. Special Guest on the programme IMAGE-MAKERS, Minaj Systems Television, Anambra State.
1995. Principle performer (Concert) during the opening ceremony of the West African University Games (WAUG ’95).
Pioneer presenter of the radio programme JAZZ NIGHT on Radio Delta.


ORIGINAL PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS
Originator of the following designs:
Nigeria Airways Logo (The Flying Eagle).
LONESTAR DRILLING
WELLHEAD DREDGING.
FEDISON NIGERIA LIMITED.
Hand book, 1st Port-Harcourt Trade Fair, 1986.
CALENDAR, PABOD BREWERIES LIMITED, 1987.
CALENDAR, GKS, 1985.
BOOK COVER DESIGN for Benson Omonode’s “INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE”.
BOOK COVER DESIGN for Benson Omonode’s “SHATTERED DREAMS”. |
Sleeve Design for the album “LOVE EVERLASTING by Chris Mba.
Sleeve Design for the album “AFRICAN QUEEN” by Mike Okri.
LOGO for the Musicological Society of Nigeria (MSN).
among others


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).
Member, Nigeria Society for Education through Art (NSEA).
National Secretary, Association of Wangboje School of Creative Artists (AWanSCA)
Member, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA).
Member, Musicological Society of Nigeria (MSN). Member, Nigeria Popular Theatre Alliance (NPTA).

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