mike
kure
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. It washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life, revealing the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary moments we so often overlook.
see my workexploring the world through a different lens
Michael Oghenekaro Oyinbokure (Mike Kure), a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist and photographer, engages audiences with a profound exploration of African identity in a globalised world. Working between Lagos and London, he combines digital and traditional mediums to confront themes of resilience, migration, and belonging, offering a fresh perspective that avoids the predictable tropes often associated with African identity.
Through photography, Michael captures unguarded, candid moments that echo universal themes, yet remain firmly rooted in the African experience. His images reveal layers of cultural heritage, reframed within the context of modern urban life, highlighting the nuanced intersections of tradition and contemporaneity. For him, photography is less about artifice and more about authenticity, enabling him to challenge reductionist views and capture African identity as an evolving, multi-dimensional experience.