Afro Cubist Artwork By George Ebrin Adingra (1933-2005)

Afro cubist artwork made by George Ebrin Adingra (1933-2005). This work depicts a person with a cap on his head who is picking a mushroom. Technique oil with sand on a blanket, which was typical for the artworks of Adingra. George Ebrin Adingra, born into Ivory Coast's Adingra royal family in Bondou-kou, defied his princely status to pursue a remarkable artistic career. He studied philosophy in Abidjan, then received a scholarship to the Academy of Fine Arts in Marseille, France, graduating with distinction in 1955. His talents were further honed through architecture studies in Nancy, which concluded in 1957. Adingra's art gained international recognition, with exhibitions in Paris, New York, Amsterdam, Milan, Rotterdam, Abidjan, Kobe, and Malmö. He won the prestigious Laurent Prix de New York and was featured prominently in 1980s exhibitions in Paris and New York. His journey exemplifies the fusion of royal heritage and artistic passion. Signed by the artist.