Gani participated in and hosted several exhibitions and executed commissioned works for public places within the country. Below is a list of some of Gani’s exhibitions and commissioned works, including some held in his honour, after February 15th 1995:
1975
Final Year Undergraduate exhibition of Paintings and Drawings
1979
Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings at the Kashim Ibrahim Library
1981
“The Seemingly Unbalanced Equilibrium”, an Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings, Goethe Institut, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria
1982
“Fragments”, Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings. West German Consulate, Kaduna.
1991
“Perspectives”, Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings on work done between 1987 and 1991, involving experimentation with artists’ oil as a liquidized medium. It also incorporated works on experiments in the fusion of two and three dimensional pictorial space; 29th September - 6th October.
1999
“Accident and Design” (1),
Exhibition in honour of Gani, Alliance Francaise, Kaduna. June.
1999
“Accident and Design”(2),
Exhibition in honour of Gani, Mason de France, Lagos. June.
2000
“Accident and Design” (3),
Exhibition in honour of Gani, Brunei Gallery, London. January.
2005
“A Valentine of Accident and Design” Conference and Exhibition in commemoration, 10 years after Gani’s passing. Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. February
2007
“Gani Odutokun, A Legend of Nigerian Art”. National Gallery of Art, Lagos.
1977
Festac’77- Nigerian National Exhibition, Victoria Island, Lagos. Contribution: Two large oil paintings- “Durbar – The Race” and “Emir’s Procession”.
1977
Staff Exhibition of the Department of Fine arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as part of Festac ’77 activities in Kaduna; British Council Hall, Kaduna.
1978
Exhibition of Drawings with William Roberts, Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
1980
National Art Exhibition, National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria.
1981
Kaduna State Exhibition, National Festival of the Arts, Kaduna Community Centre
1982
“Directions”, Staff Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts and Industrial Design, Fine Arts Gallery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1982
“People and Streets”, Group Exhibition with Otto Schliwinski (West German) and Some Nigerian Artists, Goethe Institut, Lagos.
1982
Exhibition of Contemporary Nigerian Art, 9th-28th August. Bonn, W. Germany
1983
Exhibition of Art, The Collection of the National Council for Art and Culture, September 21st-8th October
1984
Exhibition of Contemporary Nigerian Art “Evolution in Nigerian Art “, Washington, U. S. A.
1985
Kwara State Exhibition of Art, National Theatre, Lagos.
1985
Silver Jubilee National Art Exhibition, National Gallery of Modern Art, September 26th-1st October.
1986
Exhibition of Arts and Crafts, Avant Garde Gallery, Kaduna.
1986
“Paint Staff ‘86”, Exhibition of Works by the Staff of School of Painting, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
1987
“First Masters’ Exhibition”, sponsored by Continental Merchant Bank, Lagos.
1987
“Art That Works”, Group Exhibition; Avant Garde Gallery, June.
1987
“Artstaff 87”, Exhibition of Art by the Staff of the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
1988
Exhibition of Paintings and Prints with Tayo Quaye at Alliance Francais, Kaduna.
1989
“25th Anniversary Exhibition”, Society of Nigerian Artists, National Theatre, Lagos.
1989
“20th Century African Art” Westbourne Gallery, 331, Portobello Road, London, England May 10th-June 3rd, 1989
1990
Exhibition of Paintings with Nat. Mokgosi (South Africa). Africa Centre, London. May-June, 1990
1990
“Images of Nigerian Nation”, S.N.A Exhibition of Art to Commemorate Nigeria’s 30 years of Nationhood, National Theatre, Lagos.
1990
Contemporary Art from Africa, The Square Gallery, London, 24th-30th September; Hanover Gallery, Liverpool, October 23rd; South Square Gallery, Thornton, Bradford, 31st August-3rd October.
1991
Bradford Festival, 1991 (Visual Arts); Square Gallery- Paradox of the New Art from Africa- 5th-22nd September.
1991
“A Grain of Wheat” (Art Relief for Africa) – Commonwealth Institute, Kensington High Street, London, W.8. 16th-19th October
1992
“Black and White” Exhibitions of Drawings and Photographs with Olu Ajayi and Anita Valez; Art and Objects Gallery, 12 Idowu Tailor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. 29th May-1st June
1992
“Three from Zaria” An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings with Jerry Buhari and Philip Gushem; Goethe Institute, Plot PC. 14, Ahmed Onibudo St. Victoria Island, Lagos. 4th-16th April
1992
“Visions”, An Exhibition of Art and Design; Avant Garde Gallery, 10 Giwa Road, Akpaba Kaduna; 15th-26th June
1992
“To Encounter the Other Ones”- An Exhibition of contemporary non-European art; An international event; 12th June-20th September
1992
“Exposure”- The Society of Nigerian Artists’ exhibition of Art and Design; The British Council, Kaduna; 26th-30th September
1992
“Living with Art (The Masters)”: Exhibition of Art featuring Ben Enwonwu, Afi Ekong, Solomon Wangboje, Ben Osawe, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo, Agboola Folarin, El Anatsui, Dele Gegede, Obiora Udechukwu, Gani Odutokun and Kolade Oshinowo; Residence of the Ambassador of the United States, H.E William Lacy Swing. 25th-29th November
1995
“Vibrations” Workshop/Exhibition of Metal Works, Goethe Institut, Lagos. February.
1995
“Seven Stories about Modern Art in Africa” Whitechapel Gallery, London. November.
1986
Nigeria Magazine, Volume 145 – Curatorial Publication of Federal Ministry of Information: Two Paintings:
- “A City in the North” (Oil)
- “Zaria City” (Polymer)
1986
Journal of Art and Design Education, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 and 2, 1986, page 170. Two works:
- “African Womanhood” – I (Gouache)
- “Peaceful Northern Street” (Pencil Drawing)
1986
20th Century Art of Africa, by Kojo Fosu Published by Gaskiya Corporation, Zaria: Two Works:
- “A Man and a Mystic Landscape” (Oil)
- “Intolerance” (Oil)
1981
The Nucleus, Maiden Catalogue of the National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos, Two Works:
- “Durbar – Emir’s Procession” (Oil) 8ft X 4ft
- “Durbar – The Race” (Oil) 8ft X 4ft
1988
National Council for Arts and Culture, Festival Souvenir: 7th National Festival of Arts “Profiles on Cultural Parastatals” – BY Frank Aig-Imoukhuede, Work Published: “The City is Happy” (Oil).
1990
Design Journal No. 26, April/May, 1990 (International Magazine for the entire Design Portfolio) Art Ce tre Inc. Seul Korea. Three Works:
- Eyo, 1983 (Gouache)
- Bronze Relief Sculpture, 1986
- King and Queen (Oil Painting).
National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos (Paintings)
- A City in the North (Oil) -1979
- Zaria City (Acrylic/polymer) -1977
- Durbar: The Race (Oil) -1975
- Durbar: The Emir’s Procession (Oil) -1975
National Council for Arts and Culture, Lagos (Oil Paintings)
- Vulnerable Mighty (Oil) -1978
- Segregation (Oil) -1978
- The City is Happy (Oil) -1978
Drawings
- When? (Charcoal) -1976
- Zaria City (Water Colour) -1980
- Untitled Drawing (Charcoal) -1979
National Museum, Onikan, Lagos (Oil Pianting)
- Zaria-Kaduna Road -1978.
1976
26 Panels of Mosaic and Cement Relief Murals- Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna
1976
“Composition with the Northern Knot” Mosaic Mural for House at Sultan Road, Kaduna
1977
Two Mosaic Designs- House at Barnawa, Kaduna
1978-1980
8 Mosaic Murals at Kongo Conference Hotel, Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1978
3 Mosaic Murals, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1979
2 Mosaic Mural Designs- House at Malali, Kaduna:
“The Calligrapher”
“Mother and Child”
1979
“Galloping Horses”, Mosaic Mural Desigh for a House at Sultan Road, Kaduna
1980
Mosaic Mural, N.N.D.C’s Turaki Ali House, Kaduna, Nigeria
1981
Mural Design- Simulator Mosaic Building, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria
1981
“Mother and Child”- Mosaic Mural Design, House at Malali, Kaduna
1983
Mosaic Mural Design “Commerce and Industry”, Investment House, Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna.
1985
3 Oil paintings- International Beer and Beverage Industries Kaduna, used for the company’s 1986 calendar
1986
Architectural design for Nigerian Tobacco Company’s Pavilion at the Kaduna International Trade Fair, in collaboration with Professor S.O. Adesina
1986
Bronze relief sculpture, 7metres by 2.5metres, Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
1987
Set Design, Costumes and Props, for Kufena Dance Troupes’ Dance Drama, “New Earth”, Centre for Nigerian Cultural studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1986
Direct Metal Sculpture, “Wheels of Progress” For Nigerian Industrial Development Bank’s Area Office at Bauchi, Nigeria
1988
Direct Metal Sculpture, “Industrial Man” For Nigerian Industrial Development Bank’s Area Office at Akure, Nigeria
1988
Book Illustration and Cover Design for Hausa Performing Arts and Music by Ziky Kofoworola and Yusef Lateef.
1988
Interior Design of a Club House, No. 85 Galadima Road, Samaru Zaria, Nigeria.
1991
Book Cover Design, Art for Senior Secondary Schools by Dr. B.K Olorukooba; A.B.U Press.
1992
Theatre Design for the play “Journey into a Changing Nigeria”- Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1992
Design and supervision of the construction of 3 metal gates for a building at Malali, Kaduna; Avant Garde Limited, Kaduna.
1992
Book Cover Design: “Physiological Bases of Physical Fitness and Conditioning”, M.A Chado, A.B.U. Press
1992
Book Cover Design: “Chinyelu” by Pierre Meunier, Space 2000, Space Publishers Ltd.
1993
Book cover design: “Rabih and the Scramble for the Chad Basin”- Pierre Meunier, Space 2000, Space Publishers Ltd.
1993
Book cover design: “The Praise Singers and other Plays”- Pierre Meunier, Space 2000, Space Publishers Ltd.
Thesis (1979)
AG. Odutokun: An Aesthetic Study of Vernacular Hausa Architecture, M. A. (Fine Arts) Thesis; Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Conference Papers (1984)
AG Odutokun: The Modern African Artist and the Crises of Identity. Paper presented on the Seminar on African Art IN Historical Perspective, University of Lagos, December 11th - 15th.
Conference Papers (1989)
Towards Art in the 21st Century – An African Perspective, Paper presented at the Auchi Polytechnic, Bendel State, Nigeria, on the occasion of a Art Exhibition and Symposium g 8th September, 1989.
Books (1989)
A.G. Odutokun: Art in Nigeria since 1960, Chapter for. History Project on Nigeria since Independence. Commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Information.
Publishers: Heinemann (Nigeria)
Journals and Magazines (1986)
A.G. Odutokun and S. O. Adesina: Applying Plywood (in Architectural Construction): African Technical Review, October, 1986, Pp.96 and 97.
Critique (1986)
Review of Tyrone Geter’s Works for an Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings in the Catalogue titled “Vibrations – Harmonious Discords of Space”.
Critique (1989)
Critique of Jerry Buhari’s current paintings for an exhibition catalogue titled “Floral Notes”.
N1986 – 1988
Coordinator, Post Graduate Studies, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1985 – 1988
Head of Painting, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1981 – 1985
Head of Basic Design Section, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1984 – 1987
Time-Table Officer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1978 – 1980
Examinations officer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1977 – 1978
Assistant Examinations Officer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1980-1981
Assistant Examinations Officer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1982
Organised an Exhibition of Basic Design to Enlighten students on the nature and aim of the basic design course.
1982
Design of Durable New Metal/Wood Furniture for Studio Drawing Classes.
1987
Design of New Metal Easels for Painting Studios.
1986
Book Cover Design – “Nigeria – A Republic in Ruins” For Department of Political Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
1987
Book Cover Design – “A Little New Light”- Selected Historical Writings of Abdullahi Smith, Published by Abdullahi Smith Centre for Historical Research, Zaria.
1987
Book Cover Design – “The Manipulation of Religion in Nigeria “, by Yusuf Bala Usman.
1985
Book Cover Design – “Outlines of Food Analysis” A Handbook for Students and Professionals, by Dr. O. A. Oyeleke.
1985 – 1985
Club Image Designs, Including Logo – For Rotary Club of Samaru, Zaria.
1987
For the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria: Design of the Association’s Logo.
1987
Logo Design for Abdullahi Smith Centre for Historical Research, Zaria.
1989
Logo for Nigerian Popular Theatre Alliance.
1989
Posters, Booklets and General Graphic Design for Nigerian Popular Theatre Alliances Theatre for Integrated Development Workshop in Benue State, December 1989.