Uche Okeke: A Pioneer of Nigerian Modernism Uche Okeke (1933-2016) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Nigerian art, a bridge between traditional aesthetics and the burgeoning possibilities of modern expression. Born in Nimo, Anambra State, Nigeria, into a family deeply rooted in Igbo culture, Okeke’s artistic journey was shaped by both ancestral heritage and a conscious engagement with the complexities of post-colonial id…