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.<br />
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His is a Faculty Member and Head of Department, Fine and Applied Arts Department University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.<br />
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EXHIBITIONS<br />
2015. "Introspection" a Photo Solo Exhibition of the “Whose Centenary” <br />
2014. "No Longer Anonymous" a solo exhibition help at Yusuf Grillo Auditorium and Gallery, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos<br />
2006. "Visual dialectics" a solo exhibition of photography, digital art & paintings.<br />
1999. "Holistic: An Exhibition of Paintings, Prints & Saxophone Recitals." <br />
1998 Solomon Wanbgoje (AWanSCA) Lagos<br />
1996. SNA/MINAJ SYSTEMS Exhibition, Onitsha <br />
1995 Uniben 25th Anniversary, Uniben <br />
John has also severally exhibited in and outside Nigeria.<br />
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PERFORMANCES.<br />
1996. Special Guest on the programme IMAGE-MAKERS, Minaj Systems Television, Anambra State. <br />
1995. Principle performer (Concert) during the opening ceremony of the West African University Games (WAUG ’95). <br />
Pioneer presenter of the radio programme JAZZ NIGHT on Radio Delta.<br />
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ORIGINAL PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS <br />
Originator of the following designs: <br />
Nigeria Airways Logo (The Flying Eagle). <br />
LONESTAR DRILLING <br />
WELLHEAD DREDGING. <br />
FEDISON NIGERIA LIMITED. <br />
Hand book, 1st Port-Harcourt Trade Fair, 1986. <br />
CALENDAR, PABOD BREWERIES LIMITED, 1987. <br />
CALENDAR, GKS, 1985. <br />
BOOK COVER DESIGN for Benson Omonode’s “INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE”. <br />
BOOK COVER DESIGN for Benson Omonode’s “SHATTERED DREAMS”. |<br />
Sleeve Design for the album “LOVE EVERLASTING by Chris Mba. <br />
Sleeve Design for the album “AFRICAN QUEEN” by Mike Okri. <br />
LOGO for the Musicological Society of Nigeria (MSN). <br />
among others<br />
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS<br />
Member, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).<br />
Member, Nigeria Society for Education through Art (NSEA). <br />
National Secretary, Association of Wangboje School of Creative Artists (AWanSCA)<br />
Member, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA). <br />
Member, Musicological Society of Nigeria (MSN). Member, Nigeria Popular Theatre Alliance (NPTA).