Past
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Joana Choumali-How Do You Spell A Silent Sound
Accra, Gallery I 24 Aug - 5 Oct 2019 This August, Gallery 1957 (Accra) presents a solo exhibition by the award-winning Ivorian photographer and mixed media artist Joana Choumali, running from 24 August- 5 October 2019. Presenting new and recent works which blend photography with collage and embroidery, the exhibition will include works from the series Ça Va Aller,... Read more -
Godfried Donkor Battle Royale-The Last Man Standing - Part I
Accra, Gallery II 24 Aug - 5 Oct 2019 This August, Gallery 1957, Accra presents a solo exhibition from British-Ghanaian mixed-media artist Godfried Donkor, following a seven month residency with the gallery. Showing completely new works, the exhibition marks the culmination of over 20 years of research by Donkor into colonialism, slavery and intercontinental trade relationships. Using the history... Read more -
Gideon Appah-Love Letters
Accra, Gallery I 29 Jun - 15 Aug 2019 This summer, Gallery 1957 hosts its first solo exhibition of Ghanaian artist Gideon Appah, curated by Katherine Finerty and Michael Babanawo. This multi-media exhibition presents a journey through the individual and collective memories defining artist Gideon Appah’s West African childhood and personal narrative. Multi-layered stories of a large family emerge,... Read more -
Thameur Mejri-Eroded Grounds
Accra, Gallery I 28 Mar - 7 May 2019 Gallery 1957 is pleased to announce the solo show, Eroded Grounds by Tunisian based artist Thameur Mejri. Taking place from the 28th of March until 7th of May, Eroded Grounds explores the image of Tunisian society as perceived by the artist. “Color possesses me. I don't have to pursue it.... Read more -
Palimpsest
Accra, Gallery I 14 Mar - 19 Apr 2019 Gallery 1957 is proud to present an all-female group show Palimpsest, exploring layers through multi-disciplined work with works from Modupeola Fadugba, Zohra Opoku, Florine Demosthene, Elisabeth Efua Sutherland and showcasing for the first time a performance by Lois Selasie Arde-Acquah. Taking place from the 14th of March until the end... Read more -
Professor Ablade Glover- The Last 20 Years and Beyond
Accra, Gallery I 24 Jan - 27 Feb 2019 Gallery 1957 is honored to host a retrospective exhibition on the works of Prof. Ablade Glover, a significant figure in Ghana’s modernist and contemporary art scene. Taking place from the 17th of January until the 27th of February, 2019, this exhibition will mark the artist’s 85th birth year, and the... Read more -
18:20 The Collection
Accra, Gallery I 25 Aug 2018 - 5 Jan 2019 Gallery 1957 presents a group exhibition highlighting several reputable artists from our collection. All respected in the African art scene, these artists explore themes such as identity, family and society in their various works. Read more
