Alimi Adewale (born May 8, 1974) is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist and painter. His works explore topical urban issues, documentation of everyday city people, and the controversial subject of âÂÂNudes in African Artâ as a form of expression.
Alimi Adewale was born in Lagos, Nigeria and first studied mechanical engineering. He grew interested in art from visiting exhibitions and honed his knowledge and skills by attending art workshops around the world.
In 2024, his art was featured in the 1-54 contemporary African Art Fair held annually in London as part of Frieze Week.
Adewale had a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He did his National Youth Service [NYSC] in 2002 and he was posted to Enugu. He has Interest inÃÂ art and going to exhibitions also developed his interest in art and after graduating from university, he enrolls as an apprentice under Kamoru Sarumi in the Yaba area of Lagos
In 2009, he became a fulltime artist after resigning from his job.
in 2011, he launched a sublime exhibition at Quintessence Gallery that exhibited carnival, Living Spaces and Urban Congestion