Launched by Marwan Zakhem on Ghana Independence Day, 2016, Gallery 1957 has since expanded across three gallery spaces within Accra, dedicating its programme to spearheading international exchanges between contemporary West African art practices and the rest of the world. Gallery 1957’s London space opened in October 2020 and provides a further platform through which to exhibit Gallery 1957 artists working […]
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Nkrumah Volini is a striking cultural and educational centre in Tamale, Ghana, repurposed from a long-abandoned grain silo originally built during Kwame Nkrumah’s presidency. Acquired and transformed by the artist Ibrahim Mahama, Volini now functions as a hub for exhibitions, workshops, and community learning, serving as a physical monument to Ghana’s modernist ambitions and postcolonial infrastructure. Rather than erase its past, […]
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This past September 5th, a mind-blowing art space was inaugurated in the city of Tamale. The internationally known Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has extended the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art – opened last year – with the Red Clay studio. With interest in architecture, urban materials, history and politics, Ibrahim Mahama is acclaimed for his large scale installations and performances […]
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Art residencies provide artists with dedicated time, space and resources to deeply explore their creative practices while engaging with new environments and communities. Through access to studios, materials, equipment and mentorship, artists are able to experiment freely, refine their ideas and expand their technical and conceptual approaches without distraction. Residencies also foster collaboration and cultural exchange, bringing together creatives from […]
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Worldfaze Art Practice is a dynamic artist residency and exhibition space founded in 2020 by acclaimed Ghanaian artist Kwesi Botchway. Created to nurture young and emerging artists, the space plays a vital role in the growth of Accra’s contemporary art ecosystem, offering a platform for creative exchange, experimentation, and professional development. Officially launching its new studio and residency in Ogbojo, […]
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Launched by Marwan Zakhem on Ghana Independence Day, 2016, Gallery 1957 has since expanded across three gallery spaces within Accra, dedicating its programme to spearheading international exchanges between contemporary West African art practices and the rest of the world. Gallery 1957’s London space opened in October 2020. The Gallery’s impact extends beyond its physical space in Accra or London. Through […]
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