Abayomi Shogbade
Abayomi Shogbade is a visual artist, fine art photographer, and art director whose work is inspired by African cultures and traditions. Using fashion as a storytelling tool, he creates powerful narratives that celebrate the beauty of dark skin and explore identity, memory, and belonging. His images merge contemporary aesthetics with cultural symbolism, offering a fine balance between art and storytelling. Shogbade’s work has been showcased in exhibitions locally and internationally, positioning him as a distinctive voice in contemporary African visual storytelling
Art ExhibitionsMadeke Gallery, 2024
Cipriarte Venezia Gallery, Venice, Italy, 2024
Andalukova Gallery, Dubai/United Arab Emirates, 2024
The Holy Art Gallery in London, 2024
ImageNation.Paris, 2025
Mission Gallery, Swansea, United Kingdom, 2025
Art FairsSWISSARTEXPO 2024, Zurich/Switzerland, 2024
Solo ExhibitionSeaside Gallery, Volcano Theatre, Swansea, UK, 2025
PressTribune online
The Guardian Nigeria
The Blotted
International PressNation.Cymru
Alternative Culture
MagazinesObjects magazine
IL Fotografo Magazine