Nengi Omuku's First US Solo Museum Show Opens at de Young
The de Young museum in San Francisco unveiled 'Nengi Omuku: The Gathering,' the inaugural solo exhibition of Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku, on June 27, 2026. This showcase features paintings that envision realms defined by beauty, community, and resilience in the face of societal challenges. Omuku’s artwork is characterized by vibrant, surreal landscapes adorned with celestial skies and flourishing flora. Her personal connection to botany stems from her mother's work in horticulture and her own background as a florist. In her pieces, figures congregate in fields, under trees, and by water's edge, allowing nature to witness the human experience. She utilizes botanical illustration to create a space for healing, kinship, and renewal.
Key facts
- Nengi Omuku is a Nigerian artist.
- The exhibition is titled 'Nengi Omuku: The Gathering'.
- It is Omuku's first solo US museum exhibition.
- The exhibition opened at the de Young museum on June 27, 2026.
- The de Young is located in San Francisco.
- Omuku's mother worked in horticulture.
- Omuku worked as a florist.
- The paintings feature celestial skies and flowering fields.
Entities
Artists
- Nengi Omuku
Institutions
- de Young museum
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States