The 2025 Ellipse Prize has unveiled its five finalists, celebrating Ghana’s dynamic and evolving contemporary art scene.
After careful deliberation a jury of esteemed curators and art professionals selected the following five finalists: Sena Burgundy, Reginald Boateng, Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku, Nana Frimpong Oduro and Dela Anyah
These artists will present their works in a group exhibition at the Mix Design Hub in Accra, Ghana, from April 11 to 27, 2025. The winner will be announced on May 4 and will go on to showcase their work in a special exhibition in Paris from October 24 to 26, 2025.
Founded in 2021, the Ellipse Prize has quickly gained prominence as a major contemporary art competition, fostering cultural exchange and also artistic innovation. Each year, the prize focuses on a different country, amplifying the voices of its artists while bridging artistic communities across borders.
Over the years, the prize has highlighted artists from Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Nigeria, many of whom have gone on to secure representation in major galleries and also participate in prestigious art fairs. Past winners include, Olumide Shobowale, Awa Ndiaye, Kouadio Koffi and Mehdi Belhaj.
By focusing on Ghana in 2025, the Ellipse Prize continues its mission of recognizing and elevating Africa’s contemporary art landscape.
