Ibrahim Mahama’s new installation, Purple Hibiscus transforms the Lakeside Terrace of the Barbican Centre in London. The work wraps the building’s iconic concrete walls with around 2000 square meters of bespoke pink and purple fabric hand-woven by hundreds of Ghanaian artisans. The commission is part of an ongoing exhibition titled…
Sosa Omorogbe launches 1897, a creative agency committed to amplifying Black and African art globally through collaboration and meaningful discourse. The agency’s name is inspired by the heritage, culture and art of the Benin Kingdom, our Founder’s home. ‘1897’ references the Benin Punitive Expedition, during which the kingdom’s…
We are delighted to receive our second cohort of fellows as they begin residency at our studio. The first cohort arrived in March and has now successfully concluded their residency. Alongside our team, they will be developing their practice ‘virtually’, allowing the second cohort to learn, research and…
Abe Ogunlende is a contemporary Nigerian artist to watch out for. What stands out in Ogunlende’s work is the ease with which his subjects appear to be in his reimaginations of spaces that look to be both joyful and relaxing. Beyond his use of fun and vibrant pastel…
In a controversial cultural development, two prominent British museums have agreed to return looted gold and silver artefacts to Ghana under a long-term loan arrangement. A ceremonial cap worn by courtiers at coronations is among the items that will be loaned back to Ghana (Photo courtesy: British Museum)…
While I often find myself in a love-and-hate relationship with textile fabrics, perceiving them as redundant and repetitive at times, the works of Marcellina Akpojotor offer a refreshing perspective. They constitute a significant part of her ongoing research on generational legacies and the evolving nature of archives. Through…
The 36th Bienal de São Paulo, one of the most anticipated events in the global contemporary art scene, has announced the appointment of Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung as its chief curator. Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung (Photo Credits: Jana Edisonga / Fundação Bienal de São Paulo) Ndikung, a distinguished…
Multi faceted artist Modupeola Fadugba creates paintings, drawings, and installations that are socially conscious. She is a self-taught artist with a background in engineering, economics, education, and education, and revels at the various field she is in being poured into her creative practice. Modupeola Fadugba, The Black Pageant,…
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama received the prestigious inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, a significant accolade bestowed upon him by the Dia Art Foundation in New York. Ibrahim Mahama, 2022. (Photo credits: Carlos Idun-Tawiah) The announcement, marking a momentous occasion in the art world, reverberates with Mahama’s groundbreaking contributions, also…