Untitled (Udoji)
- Artist: J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
- Date: 1975, printed 2012
- Medium: Photograph, gelatin silver print on paper
- Dimensions: image: 300 x 300 mm
- Museum: Tate Modern
- Collection record: Tate Modern website
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About this artwork
This is the *Untitled (Udoji)* by J.D. Okhai Ojeikere. Created in 1975 and re‑printed in 2012 as a gelatin silver photograph, it captures a striking portrait of a Nigerian woman. Notice her head is wrapped in a traditional pattern, the dark braid framing her face, and the silver earring glinting against the subtle light. The monochrome tone draws attention to texture and form rather than colour, a hallmark of the artist’s exploration of identity and modernity. Ojeikere was known for documenting everyday life in Nigeria, turning ordinary moments into powerful visual statements. The print sits on paper measuring roughly 38 cm square, but the impact of the image extends far beyond its size. It’s a quiet yet powerful reminder of the cultural heritage and contemporary dialogues that shape Nigerian modern art.
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Untitled (Udoji) is in the collection of Tate Modern on Bankside, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
