Making its debut in Seoul, Accra- and London-based Gallery 1957 showcased a number of key names in its roster of West African artists. From a spritely Amoako Boafo painting of a man playing tennis to a colorful geometric composition by Tegene Kunbi, this is a booth that pops with life and brio.
“We wanted it to be bold, and to be a little bit different, and that’s the kind of response that we’re getting from people,” said Marwan Zakhem, the gallery’s founder.
From names that are newer to the gallery’s program such as Joana Choumali, to more established names such as Gideon Appah, Zakhem described the booth as a “cross-section” of the gallery’s program, which continues to highlight the breadth and variety of West African artists. Judging by the crowds forming around the booth on its VIP day, it was a strategy that was paying off.
8 Sep 2023