ABOUT

Ken Nwadiogbu (b. 1994)

Ken Nwadiogbu is a Nigerian-born, London-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and video. Originally trained as a civil engineer, he made a bold transition into fine art, first gaining acclaim for his hyperrealistic charcoal portraits before expanding into more conceptual, socially engaged work.

A graduate of the Royal College of Art (MA Painting) and a recipient of the UK’s Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Talent), Nwadiogbu’s work explores complex questions around identity, migration, and visibility. Blending intellectual depth with playful ingenuity, his practice challenges dominant narratives while offering fresh ways of seeing. Each piece becomes a portal into shared human experiences.

He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including The Future Awards Africa (2019) for his impact on the Nigerian arts community and the Royal Society of British Artists’ Rising Star Award (2025) in recognition of his growing presence in the UK art scene.

His work has been exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts, Saatchi Gallery, Somerset House, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art, and Bishop Museum. He has also participated in major art fairs including Art SG, SCOPE Miami Beach, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, and Prizm Art Fair. Alongside this, he has collaborated with global brands including Netflix, Absolut, GANT, and Martell.

Beyond the studio, Nwadiogbu is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of artists. In 2016, he co-founded Artists Connect Africa, a pan-African initiative designed to build networks, elevate visibility, and provide platforms for emerging African visual artists. Through mentoring, public art interventions, and cross-cultural programming, he continues to invest in creating space for others to be seen and heard.

Ken Nwadiogbu continues to expand his global footprint while inspiring a new generation of creatives. His practice remains rooted in curiosity, care, and the belief that art should both reflect and reshape the world we live in