Ade Ogunmowo
Ade Ogunmowo (B. 1989) is a multidisciplinary artist from Los Angeles, CA. Known for his thought-provoking and multifaceted body of work. His art, which spans video, sculpture, installation, painting, and performance, draws intuitively from advertising, the internet, and street culture. Ade crafts ambitious narratives and enigmatic stories, often centered around his series of paintings that ignite social conversations. His work probes the complex layers of American culture and contemporary society, addressing controversial topics with a unique blend of comedy and earnestness.
Ade Ogunmowo was born in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in Advertising from the Academy of Art university in San Francisco. Ade's early forays into the art world were marked by a blend of photojournalism, design, and graffiti, establishing him as a pioneering figure in meme culture. Beyond the gallery, Ade has made a significant impact in the realms of fashion and design. His influence extends into his role as an internet personality, where his travel across the US for photojournalism and street art projects has garnered considerable attention.
His art is a playground of colors and forms, where societal observations meet a comedic lens, offering relief and reflection in equal measure. Themes of race, inequality, and cultural behaviors are recurrent in his works, inviting viewers to engage in deeper dialogues. His work continues to delve into the intersection of art, culture, and social issues, promising an ongoing contribution to critical conversations in contemporary society. Ade Ogunmowo stands as a multifaceted artist whose work not only reflects the zeitgeist but also challenges and reshapes it. Through his unique blend of humor and social commentary, Ade continues to leave an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.
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Nice To Finally Meet You: Group Exhibition Curated by Ade Ogunmowo
LOS ANGELES 23 Nov - 21 Dec 2024Good Mother Gallery is pleased to present 'Nice to Finally Meet You', a group exhibition curated by Ade Ogunmowo (Polo Cutty). This exhibition explores the power of genuine, face-to-face encounters...Read more -
Rendezvous : Group Exhibition
LOS ANGELES 14 Sep - 12 Oct 2024Good Mother Gallery is delighted to mark a new chapter with the opening of our latest Los Angeles location in West Adams and an inaugural group exhibition titled ' Rendezvous...Read more -
Soho House Los Angeles - Pop-up Exhibition
Los Angeles 2 - 9 Mar 2024Good Mother Gallery is excited to collaborate with Soho House Los Angeles during Frieze Week LA. We're hosting a group exhibition featuring new works from Good Mother Gallery's roster of...Read more -
Ade Ogunmowo - Debut Solo Exhibition
LOS ANGELES 2 - 29 Dec 2023Good Mother Gallery is excited to present an exhibition of new paintings by Los Angeles native Ade Ogunmowo and the artists’s first solo presentation in Los Angeles. The exhibition will...Read more