Tropiko a 2016 film by John Akomfrah, which examines the original encounter between European explorers and the people of Africa in the 16th century is currently on view at the Perez Art Museum, Miami. This large-scale video installation features series of still, silent scenes that intermix characters and objects from African and European contexts. These […]
Ghanian born and UK-based contemporary artist John Akomfrah has been announced as the winner of UK’s leading prize for international contemporary art, Artes Mundi 7. The prize was announced by Ken Skates AM, Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure at the award ceremony, held at the National Museum Cardiff. Akomfrah’s work often explores the global diaspora, […]
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