Work of Art is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Asake, released on 16 June 2023 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.
Alexis Petridis of The Guardian remarked that "perhaps the speed and urgency with which [Asake] makes music accounts for the fact that Work of Art doesn't shift dramatically away from the blueprint laid out on Mr. Money with the Vibe" but also "perhaps Asake is disinclined to fix something that isn't broken, and not merely on account of his last album's success: the constituent elements still amount to a beguilingly lovely sound, summery and appealing".
Kim concluded by pointing out that "Asake grew up listening to Nigerian artists who continually evolved the country’s music, like Fela Kuti, Ayinla Omowura, and Wande Coal.
"[6] Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria wrote that the album "rides on momentum and offers sufficient quality for Asake to stabilize his superstar status.
[1] Robin Murray of Clash described Work of Art as "the product of someone who cares deeply about every single detail on display" and called it "ridiculously entertaining from start to finish" as it "begins at top speed then hits the accelerator" and is "peppered with fantastic hooks".