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Arinze Stanley

@arinze

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Currently showing :
SIMULACRES , @maggeneraux, Pantin, Paris.
FIVE AND UNDER , @arcadiagallery, Soho, New York.
Upcoming : GELE , @alexisgalleries

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The making of 'Gele X' | Pencil drawing on paper.

#arinzestanley #Gele #workinprogress #pencildrawing #process #artwork #hyperrealism #charcoaldrawing #colordrawing #wip #artxlagos #artfair #exhibition #contemporaryart #fashion #hair #skin #color by @arinze

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Captions can't capture the feeling of drawing or painting.. My favorite part is the learning and unlearning process... The becoming and unbecoming... The process and sadly the pain. ❤️

#artist #Gele #drawings #love #art taken in New York, New York by @arinze

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(Detail) Pencil drawing on paper,
'Gele #1', 2021.

#ArinzeStanley #art #hyperrealism #pencildrawing #artwork #drawing #Gele by @arinze

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This October, We crown our women in Paper and Steel, Fire and Pastel. On the 24th we settle it at Alexis Gallery Lagos @alexisgalleries , Me and Dotun @dotundavid_popoola . No Mercy.

#Gele #arinzestanley #dotunpopoola #Lagos #contemporaryart by @arinze

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Suddenly everything looks like GELE . I can't wait to show you all that's been cooking over the past few months. I'm so honored to share this stage with the Maestro And Welder extraordinaire Dotun Popoola @dotundavid_popoola to honor the beauty of our shared culture . This October at Alexis Gallery @alexisgalleries. You are invited. Tie your Gele too💐 .

More information to come. #art #colour #gele #exhibition by @arinze

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My drawings are in Paris till 27th of September, three drawings at Magasins Généraux in Pantin as part of the Simulacres exhibition. If you're in Paris, I encourage you to visit this exhibition as this is the last week of the exhibition.

Artwork : MINDLESS V
Pastels and color pencils on paper.

#drawing #artwork #arinzestanley #magasinsgénéraux by @arinze

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What does it really take to build an artistic practice that lasts?

Join us for a candid conversation about navigating the art world, from talent to discipline, money, visibility, and artistic identity.
Featuring Arinze Stanley @arinze , Seun Alli @shaysoul.a & Jacqueline Suowari @jacquelinesuowari

Friday, 18 September 2026
6PM (WAT)
Online

Register to join the conversation (Link in bio) by @arinze

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A close-up view of my artwork 'Mindless V' currently on view in Paris as part of SIMULACRES at @maggeneraux, my first exhibition in France.

The exhibition continues till September 27. If you're in Paris.

#MindlessV #ArinzeStanley #Hyperrealism #MagasinsGeneraux #ParisArt by @arinze

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My Charcoal drawing from 10 years ago.

'Implosion'
Charcoal and Graphite on paper.
2016.

#drawing #blackandwhite #hyperrealism #art #arinzestanley by @arinze

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RED GELE ❤️ drawing on paper

#arinzestanley #drawing #gele #pastel #workinprogress by @arinze

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We are pleased to introduce @arinze Arinze Stanley, renowned Nigerian artist and master of hyperrealism, as a juror for Uncover Naija 2026.

With an extraordinary command of graphite and charcoal, Stanley has earned global recognition for work that turns precision into emotion.

His mastery, discipline, and discerning eye bring an exceptional standard to this year’s jury.

The standard is set. Let the art speak.

📅 September 10–11, 2026
📍 Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC), Abuja

#DiscoverUncoverNaija #NaijaArtExhibition #AfreximbankAbuja #ArtInAbuja #NigerianArt by @arinze

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Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @emmanuelchidube

Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @chidimmanwafor_art

Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @ameh_egwuh

Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @ameh_egwuh

Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @mariam_olubunmi

Saturday afternoon with amazing art and beautiful people. @mariam_olubunmi taken in Victoria Island by @arinze

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