joseph obaní-ìbí
A Lagosian Visionary: The Afro-Futurist Worlds of Joseph Obaní-ìbí Joseph Obaní-ìbí, born in the vibrant metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in 1994, is a multimedia artist whose work pulsates with the energy of his origins and the boundless possibilities of the future. Currently based in Illinois, USA, Obaní-ìbí’s artistic journey is one of constant exploration—a dynamic interplay between visual design, art direction, and education that coa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through joseph obaní-ìbí's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups joseph obaní-ìbí's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.