Abdulsalam Abdulkareem was born on 10 July 1971 and originates from Bida Niger State. He studied Fine Arts at the renowned Yaba College of Technology where he graduated with an OND and HND in 1998 and 2000.

He spent some time with National Gallery of Art between 2003 and 2004 where he gained invaluable experience as an intern. During this period had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other artists from Nigeria and abroad.

Abdulsalam has exhibited his works in a series of exhibitions in Nigeria. These include – Heroes Before Time (1997), The Restless (2000), DNA Abu (2001),  Eck Regional Seminar Exhibition, Index Maiden Outing (2003), Beyond Forms (2004), Affinity (2005), Northern Kaleidoscope (2008).    Abdulsalam is currently involved in numerous local and international art projects.