AKINSANMI, Mike Oladosu

Address: Academic Office, University of Lagos, Lagos. Birth: August 27,1953, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Training: UniversityofJos,Jos; BA in finearts, Ahmadu Bello University, 1985, specializingin sculpture. Profile: Full name, Oladosu Michael Akinsanmi; sculptor, Abuede Marble Industries, Lagos; teacher, University of Lagos, 1986; works in terracotta, wood, bronze, cement, and polyester resin. Member: Society of Nigerian Artists. Solo Exhibitions "Vitality of Art," Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Lagos, June 6-20, 1990. Group Exhibitions "Offerings from the Gods," National Theatre, Lagos, June-July, 1985. Didi Museum, Lagos, June 19-22, 1987. "Towards a Greater Nation," Italian Cultural Institute, Lagos, December 5-19, 1987. "Reflections: An Exhibition of the Society of Nigerian Artists," National Theatre, December 16-30, 1988. "Creative Diologue: SNA at 25," National Theatre, Lagos, November 17-December 10, 1989. Awards & Honors Chairman's State Honours Award, Maiduguri, 1982; NYSCNational Award, Abuja, 1982;Lagos State Project Award (City Sculpture) 1988-1989. Public Collections Didi Museum, Lagos. Bibliography VitalityofArt;An Exhibition of Sculptural Pieces; [held at the Main Auditorium, University of…