Artist in residence - gallery 1957
AWANLE AYIBORO
We are happy to announce Awanle Ayiboro’s residency with Gallery 1957. This will be followed by a solo exhibition later in the year, curated by Nana Yaa Asare Boadu.
Awanle Ayiboro Hawa Ali, is a Ghanaian visual artist born in 1997, and a member of the Artemartis collective.
Dedicated to extensive research, experiments, and ceaseless artistic exploration, Awanle navigates the delicate balance between tradition and liberation within the sacred intimacy and complexities of home.
IN COMMUNION (GROUP EXHIBITION)
COURAGE HUNKE, KWAKU YARO
Congratulations to Courage Hunke & Kwaku Yaro, who will be exhibiting in 'IN COMMUNION’, an exhibition by 31 PROJECT and SEPTIEME featuring Mariama Conteh, Courage Hunke, Léonard Pongo, Kwaku Yaro and Charlotte Yonga. The exhibition runs from 20th June to 20th July.
Venue: Septieme Gallery - 31 rue de l'Universite, 75007, Paris- France.
THE ALLEGORY OF A SEEKER (SOLO EXHIBITION)
ABDUR RAHMAN MUHAMMAD
Congratulations to Abdur Rahman Muhammad on his upcoming solo exhibition titled "The Allegory of a Seeker" with ADA Contemporary Art Gallery, Accra - Ghana. This exhibition will run from 25th April to 2nd June, 2024.
Abdur Rahman Muhammad (Ghanaian, b. 1992) is a contemporary artist who works and resides in Accra. His work explores the impact that the high unemployment rate has had on Ghanaian youth, particularly through the lens of the overconsumption of Western cultural media. Abdur captures in oil on canvas the stories of young men and women who brave perilous journeys for their dreams of a better life in the land of 'milk and honey!’ He is a member of the Ghanaian art collective, Artemartis.
MATERIAL MUSES (SOLO EXHIBITION)
KWAKU YARO
Artemartis is proud to announce the Solo Show of Kwaku Yaro titled “Material Muses” with Loft Art Gallery, Marrakech, opening on 11th May, 2024.
“Material Muses” will showcase the works of Kwaku Yaro, a self-taught mixed media artist from Accra, Ghana. The exhibition will explore the textural aesthetics and qualities of his work, showcasing his extraordinary talent for the repurposing of materials.
Yaro possesses a unique and distinct approach to portraiture that utilizes a variety of textiles such as mats, plastic carrier bags, patterned fabrics and jute sacks to collage his portraits, expanding their dimension. This exhibition showcases the artist’s aim to redefine traditional textile use and explore the endless possibilities material can provide.
VIEWING ROOM (GROUP EXHIBITION)
JAMES MISHIO, ABDUR RAHMAN, KWAKU YARO
Hong Kong—Pearl Lam is delighted to present talented artists from diverse regions across Africa at its Hong Kong viewing room. This showcase is a heartfelt homage to the continent’s vibrant and multifaceted artistic expressions and is a celebration of African art.
It invites visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and cultural abundance of African artistic traditions, providing an opportunity to embrace and appreciate the richness of this remarkable heritage.
A showcase featuring works by Emmanuel Kwaku Yaro, James Mishio, Abdur Rahman Muhammad, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Chidinma Nnoli, Samuel Nnorom and Deborah Segun.
Pearl Lam Gallery - Hong Kong
26th March - 16 May 2024
JAMES MISHIO
AFRIKA NOW (MUSEUM EXHIBITION)
The Afrika Now museum showcase features a body of work from James Mishio At Ettore Fico Museum - Turin, Italy
Curated by Andrea Busto. 8th March - 30th June 2024
Artwork Info: ‘Back to Back’ - Acrylic and Oil on Canvas - James Mishio - 2023
This museum show will include solo exhibitions of important artists of African and Guadeloupean origin, namely: James Mishio, Bouvy Enkobo, Victor Fotso Nyie, Elladi Lincy Deloumeaux and Salifou Lindou.
The solo exhibitions aim to offer an overview and a focus on the new generation of artists that develop research, especially in the figurative, pictorial and sculptural fields.