" The preservation and continuity of the characteristic quality of African art depends largely in how the modern artist can borrow the techniques of the West without copying European art. "

Ben Enwonwu

Board Members of the Foundation

Chieft(Mrs) Aino Oni-Okpaku

Is the chair of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation. She holds a Masters Degree in Textile Design and has been at the forefront of Promoting and developing African art and crafts for over 30 years. She is the managing director of Quintessence Nigeria Limited, one of the most exclusive names in the art and craft industry in Nigeria.

Oliver Enwonwu

Is the executive director and founder of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation. He holds a first degreee in Biochemistry and post graduate qualification in Applied Geophysics and Visual Art. Enwonwu is also an accomplished artist and has held numeric exhibitions both home and abroad. He is the chairman of the Society of Nigerian Artists,, Lagos