Obayomi
Anthony Ayodele

Awardee

Country

Nigeria

Obayomi Anthony Ayodele reexamines history through visual art.

Themes
Reexamining history
Free Expression / Civil Society
Environment / Climate emergency
Disciplines
Visual Art
Artistic Research
Photography
Awards
FELLOWS Award 2025
Building Beyond

Profile

Obayomi Anthony Ayodele is a Yoruba, trans-disciplinary artist, designer, and storyteller based in Nigeria. A documentary filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist, Obayomi centers on social justice and the preservation of cultural heritage, offering alternative perspectives on societal issues.

Obayomi’s research and creative practice interrogate the intersections of identity, indigeneity, and post-coloniality, challenging conventional understandings of collective histories, environments, and futures.