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Monday 21 September 2015

See the kind of art this black artist made. Black women are finding it disrespectful

A popular black artist known professional as Duro Arts, released his new work last week and has come under fire from the black community, especially women. He painted controversial images of black women that some say is disrespectful.

In one photo, he painted a naked black woman, with her eyes censored and she's giving oral relations to eggplants with Mercedes symbols on them and in another one, he paints a photo of a nude black woman eating 'social media feed' out of a dog bowl, while a man squats over her. See the photos after the cut and tell us if you think they're inappropriate.



What messages do you think he's trying to pass with this images?

128 comments:

Unknown said...

Seen

Unknown said...

Everything to survive....everything for money.....

Unknown said...

His a fool wat sort of disrespectful art rubbish is dis














Lib freak

Unknown said...

Blame it on amber rose n blac chyna who has made being a hoe glamourous.. Very inappropraite.. Not all black women are thots

Unknown said...

Whatever message he was trying to pass lost its essense the moment he disrespected women.

I don't need to bash him. Women are mouthed.


Sincerely speaking the mind of Amadioha

Miss Tara said...

What nonsense

Na Mr. Me. said...

He's a self-loathing ignoramus. He fails to realise he is speaking to his mother and sisters too. He thinks he is addressing a percentage of black women but his small mind does not tell him his brushes indicates this is the symbol of black womanhood.

Maybe he took too much weed before he started. This bastard - yes, I mean he is a bastard - is either chronically gay (they hate women), or so self-hating he married a white woman to 'rid' his generation coming of melanin. Can someone tell him the butterfly can wish to be but never quite can be a bird? Amen.

Unknown said...

No msg to me

alfarsi said...

The second is so true. But the first is well, can't say

Angie said...

He thinks he's being funny but he's just being plain rude and immoral..and guess what? Some white folks will love and will want to buy those.

Anonymous said...

He should be killed... what's the meaning of this rubbish

Unknown said...

Oh!

Wht a big shame dat he choose to protray black women in dis manner. Wht a woeful choice.

Unknown said...

Well it depends on what message he is trying to pass on..let's hear the message first.

Unknown said...

Not nice at all

Unknown said...

Well it depends on what message he is trying to pass on..let's hear the message first.

Alloy Chikezie said...

Smh.

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AC£S said...

Confused artist

Blog It With Olivia said...

Its even provocative!










#it will only get better
#it must end in praise

hrm paul ojeih said...

Son of a bitch some one should put a contract on dis idiot head na him mama him dey dipict

Blog It With Olivia said...

Its even provocative!










#it will only get better
#it must end in praise

Unknown said...

it is his work. he will paint what he feels. besides... why shud they be angry? girls wud do anything as long as you have money as represented with the benz keys and they want popularity so bad at all cost if it means getting naked thus the social feeds... let him paint what he feels like painting plz.

Anonymous said...

Deep...understood... Reality - perhaps,for most in his own environment.
Freedom of expression...they have the right to critisize if they want to...
People justified charlie hebdo pictures.

Adeoluabiodun8 said...

I think something is wrong with her brain.

Unknown said...

They r totally disrespectful,d first one tels of women go to extent to get watever dey want which is obvious n d oda tells how social media influence women n dier decision and it's all encompassing!

Unknown said...

This is not good one

Anonymous said...

First those r merrcedes keyss. So basically women will suck dicks for material things.

Unknown said...

meaning black women can sleep with anything for money.

Unknown said...

He's trying to tell us that his mother and all d women in his life are dogs.

Unknown said...

Too bad! But I guess he's passing a massage! Cus all artists hv dia way of defining dia wok

Unknown said...

His trying to tell us who we are.

Unknown said...

This isn't good at all.. Me sef Don De vex

Unknown said...

Linda! It's the truth unfortunately the world has turned out to become that with ladies, girls and women, even parents do it on behalf of their daughters

I B M bolubantin said...

Very inappropriate and disrespectful

7F098C19 said...

Strong message. It's showing the world how cheap a black woman is. Money lovers etc. Engr Emy

Anonymous said...

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!! So fucking true!!!!!! Especially with these materialistic naija bitches!

Anonymous said...

In as much as the images are inappropriate, it's the reality of the times we live in (lagos I know for sure) the way ladies long for material things knows no boundary again. And social feeds too contributed a lot to it,

Anonymous said...

That chics are money hungry bastards! Hehehe

Anonymous said...

come to think about it ,does the pics not speak the truth ?

Unknown said...

He's just doing his biz, sales, that's wat we talking about.

Anonymous said...

Picture say a thousand word, this is only but the truth, cos suddenly black women have suddenly become so greedy and desperate for fame and position, they can do anything to have it, even suck two dicks same time, black women shouldn't find it offensive cos it's true... #B.O.B

Anonymous said...

Picture say a thousand word, this is only but the truth, cos suddenly black women have suddenly become so greedy and desperate for fame and position, they can do anything to have it, even suck two dicks same time, black women shouldn't find it offensive cos it's true... #B.O.B

Unknown said...

I think he's trying to tell the world through art that women have become more filthy than filthy, they've become dogs just to get material possession. That's my two cent about it.

CELEB said...

He has a gift and this is he could think of doing with it. Sorry wu aha ya!

Anonymous said...

Will do anything for money and attention/fame! But it is bad sha. Who would buy this? Ah, I know..Donald Trump!! Mo-1

KWEEN said...

I think the one with the benz keys simply means that many women are selling themselves for material things these days. And the 2nd shows how many ladies are now slaves to their social media images and portrayal of fake lives. It may look offensive but he's passing a strong message.

Uzomabenjaminc said...

thats what it is ....you do not need to close their eyes......money ,money ,cars ,fashion....thats all that matters to them. its for both Blacks and whites women alike.

Anonymous said...

thunder fire him papa

Unknown said...

I don't understand it too.

Anonymous said...

He is getting us talking which is what art is about.

Unknown said...

the message is obvious. some black women are slaves to luxurious life. such women also build their moral doctrine with posts, comments and pictures on social media.

Uzzyan Nenye said...

He's simple trying to portray that black women have now become b*tches who could do anything to please a man just for material acquisition.

It may look offensive but black women simply have to deal with the truth.

Austine said...

I think this is a clarion call for the African woman to go into introspection concerning her mentality towards materialism.

Austine said...

I think this is a clarion call for the African woman to go into introspection concerning her mentality towards materialism.

Anonymous said...

This is absurd, not creativity!

Unknown said...

but what's disrespectful here? cos, it's realistic.some women do these things everyday but don't want to accept it when u tell them. might b disrespectful to those who don't sha

Riketoke said...

He is passing a good message tho.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Black people can so make noise bcos of so many things...... #NowPlaying who: blackbonez....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Unknown said...

Nawa o

Unknown said...

Well, he's not talking about any woman. He's talking about his mother, sisters, daughters, wife, girlfriends etc

Anonymous said...

Very very true. Greedy Nigerian hoes everywhere

Anonymous said...

I will buy this if I had any amount he is offering for it! Basic truth, black women has copied and over copied Western lifestly. He is a genius

Anonymous said...

These paintings are OLD linda. Stop lying!! Or better still try getting more credible information.

Yomi Ibironke said...

The picture is saying materialism superceeds

Unknown said...

Totally agree with KWEEN

Anonymous said...

So sad but true,let's hope d art transforms dem from bad to good! What we say in words,artists say in pictures.

Unknown said...

Those paintings are offensive biko. He may be right but he portrayed it in the worst possible manner. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Those paintings are offensive biko. He may be right but he portrayed it in the worst possible manner. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Those paintings are offensive biko. He may be right but he portrayed it in the worst possible manner. Linda take note!

Anonymous said...

The truth will set us free! The artist is very correct, girls these days do almost anything for money

Nonnybaby said...

There is indeed some modicum of truth in it. The only fault with this depiction is the blatant ambiguity of the subject matter itself. Is this representative of EVERY black woman... including his Wife and yes, his very own MOTHER? She's a black woman too, ain't she? Even if it is allowed a degree of ambiguity and subject to interpretation of the artist and beholder, Art should be responsible. Well if this be the case, then my interpretation of this therefore is thus ... THIS IS WHAT HE THINKS OF EVERY BLACK WOMAN INCLUDING HIS WIFE, SISTERS AND MOTHER!

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree with you better.. it's just the reality of our society today. The truth is bitter.

Anonymous said...

She thick tho...I'd hit :)

Nonnybaby said...

There is indeed some modicum of truth in this. The only problem with this depiction is the ambiguity of its subject matter. Is this representative of EVERY Black woman? Artis allowed to be ambiguous and subject to the interpretation of the Artist/Beholder. Now if this is the case, My interpretation as Beholder of this 'fine' piece of work is that...This is the Artist's unrefined view of ALL Black Women including HIS WIFE, SISTERS and lest I forget, HIS MOTHER. Lesson here? Art has a moral obligation to be responsible.

yawanow said...

The picture depicts more than just materialism, it shows women who stoop so low are better dogs than the men.

Unknown said...

seen

Anonymous said...

Well he is hitting the nail on the head .... its sad that a majority of we ladies have portrayed this image and the society has generalized it ..... I am a lady and this art right here is the truth about the current female gender situation in this WORLD .. not just in AFRICA alone ....

Unknown said...

I think d picture depicts d truth

Unknown said...

I think d picture depicts d truth

Unknown said...

I think d picture depicts d truth

Unknown said...

Nonsense


OKORO UPGRADED

Anonymous said...

The last art is like india love and game...oops, did i jst say that

Unknown said...

Crazy...











#TeamBlessed#

Unknown said...

Crazy...











#TeamBlessed#

Anonymous said...

African women can sleep with anything to get what she want and they are influenced by social media. Most of our African women have no value again for our culture. They have chosen the part of western value- Kim K., N. Minaj etc. Linda I know you will not post this.

Anonymous said...

African women can sleep with anything to get what she want and they are influenced by social media. Most of our African women have no value again for our culture. They have chosen the part of western value- Kim K., N. Minaj etc. Linda I know you will not post this.

Anonymous said...

African women can sleep with anything to get what she want and they are influenced by social media. Most of our African women have no value again for our culture. They have chosen the part of western value- Kim K., N. Minaj etc. Linda I know you will not post this.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Self hate manifest as this loser bashing black women. He probably worships the Kardashian women while degrading his own.

Anonymous said...

2nded thirsty nigerian bitches

Crucificxo said...

There is definitely truth in this art piece and it had absolutely nothing to do with being black or white. Tell me, doesn't everyone know someone that will go down on all fours for material things of even less value. Open your mind!! Don't kill the prophets... Learn the message. Crucificxo

SMURF said...

The message he is trying to pass on is that black gals would do anything to have the flashy life, but he forgot that white gals too do it, Eg the Kardashians.

Anonymous said...

He is black that's the reason he choose to paint a portrait of his own race. He'd have been tag a racist if the women in the painting are white. So black women shouldn't take it personal he is only sending a message which cut across every race.

Anonymous said...

Why is the truth always bitter? I think that's the question you should ponder on. The portrait as nothing to do with race but rather the time we live in. Most women who want fame and affluence will result to anything irrespective of the colour. The images her just reflections of who he is, which is black. So the painting does not imply that every black woman will get down on their knee for material things but rather most ladies of our generation will result to anything for wealth and cheap fame.

Anonymous said...

That's the reality about black woman. even naija here. even married women now queue up for material things just to live big. congrats to the artist

Anonymous said...

He is a mad man maybe that is what is mither is

Unknown said...

Best comment, and it's so true what girls do now a days and how they feed on social media

apocalyptoart said...

to all those who dnt understand art, this is a clear cut message of how women are willing to degenerate to for vanity..deal with he naked truth

apocalyptoart said...

to all those who dnt understand art, this is a clear cut message of how women are willing to degenerate to for vanity..deal with he naked truth

ary said...

As offense as this might seem, this is the truth for some women! The truth in painting.

Unknown said...

Word.

Jagabam omo yabayaski too baski said...

I like this art work, though disrespectful to just black women but i love it. This art work is the truth, in every five women gathered together, four of them exhibit such characters in them. I know it's hateful but the truth is 'hateful' and many of us hate the truth, I know so many women will not accept this truth. They prefer to hit back on his mother, sisters, aunts, wife or wives, girlfriends and daughters, like they're not going to do this same things tomorrow and act like this paintings never happened or existed. I am Jagabam omo yabayaski too baski and i approve of this message. :-)

dudette said...

I dunno what message oo mbok...but he's in the right position to answer that question..is it disrespectful because he used black women to depict his message? If they were white would they feel offended #cusious

Unknown said...

The only offence he committed was being too blunt.its a strong message for women.We shouldn't capitalize on his emotions but see it as opportunity to admonish and advise all ladies(not just black).Good art work but not for under 18.lol

Unknown said...

The only offence he committed was being too blunt.its a strong message for women.We shouldn't capitalize on his emotions but see it as opportunity to admonish and advise all ladies(not just black).Good art work but not for under 18.lol

Anonymous said...

I personally do not see anything wrong with his art work and I am a black woman. Art is a visual expression, he has expressed what he feels and that is that. Why are we only concentrating on this piece of artwork he did, im pretty sure he has others that he praised black women in. Believe it or not, majority of the women complaining about the art work are doing so because they are GUILTY! Madammes swallow your guilt and don't knock his hustle

Anonymous said...

I personally do not see anything wrong with his art work and I am a black woman. Art is a visual expression, he has expressed what he feels and that is that. Why are we only concentrating on this piece of artwork he did, im pretty sure he has others that he praised black women in. Believe it or not, majority of the women complaining about the art work are doing so because they are GUILTY! Madammes swallow your guilt and don't knock his hustle

Dubby said...

Very very inappropriate

Anonymous said...

Pity!
~D great anonymous!

Unknown said...

Women can do anything for money

Unknown said...

Whatever

Anonymous said...

To be sincere most females will follow a guy because of Money or do things because its in the social media. He is trying to tell the majority that are thots to stop, just because you're friend is doing it doesn't mean you have to do what shes doing. all the females insulting him probably see themselves in the paintings and have taken offense to being called out

Anonymous said...

Due to the influence of the social media men and women and been blinded by materialism. Some Nigerians have one interpretation when it comes to art. This painting is a representation of our current social situation, it is not pleasant. But art is not always meant to be beautiful. It seeks to offend provoke thought and dialogue.

Anonymous said...

This is how he sees his mother worthless, because his mother is a woman too

Anonymous said...

Man have y'all paused to realize that the women are black because he lives in Lagos and 99.9% of the women he comes across daily are black women.

He isn't generalizing that its all women but a lot of women he might come across in Lagos.
Are you all going to say you've never seen women who get hyped over social media and they're slaves to it. Dillusional about all the attention they get online

Nonnybaby said...

Did you do reading & comprehension in school?

Anonymous said...

Point of correction,the kardhasians are from a wealthy background. Their father was one of the US top lawyer. He represented OJ Simpson against the state prosecution and that was America's biggest case till date.

Unknown said...

What of the kardashains?
Are they blacks?
At least amber and black don't have sex tapes and haven't dated almost all the guys in hollywood. Go and check kim's record, Taylor Swift and co.

Anonymous said...

The khardasians come from a wealthy background and their father represented OJ Simpson against the prosecution in what was America's biggest trial till date. The Kardashian girls are just nawty

Juleslouis said...

I don't care whatever message he's trying to pass but this is disrespectful.

Anonymous said...

Art is one persons view of a thought..It makes one think, and if its good art it will spark emotion..all the post above is proof that the artist is good. Perhaps a little dark but no darker than all the Jesus on the Cross images.
I would love this in my collection.
Shernman Hawk

Unknown said...

Highly offensive, thousand of artists would ve passed dir message correctly without having to do this.

TAMARA SPLASH said...

Whatever @anon 5:52 see as u dey mumu? Did u see Kim there? Guilty conscience

Anonymous said...

He is just being honest and ya'll be critics no disrespect tho but this is what it is and no hiding from that truth.

Anonymous said...

Look past the color of the skin and think about what is happening in our society today.........only then can you understand the paintings. Think

Anonymous said...

Whatever be the meaning of this, is quite disturbing and they called it arts.

Anonymous said...

If men believe and accept themselves to be dogs why do they bother when women act like dogs too after all it's the same men who still condition women to be dogs like themselves...then when they see everything backfire, they cry wolf! Big Nonsense! men...

Unknown said...

What a refreshing depiction of the truth.Absolutely beautiful!

Unknown said...

I agree.. I wasn't offended one bit. The truth hurts. I'm not this kind woman but I know plenty.

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