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‘Everything You Touch Is Gold’ is Yaw Owusu’s rebuke of economic disparity against Africa

Ghanaian visual artiste, Yaw Owusu’s exhibition, ‘Everything You Touch Is Gold’ showcases an array of coins displayed on wooden panels and canvas. It opened at climax of Accra Cultural Week 2023 on Sunday, September 19 at Gallery 1957, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. These pieces, with their captivating blend of hues, textures, and abstract […]

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Art exhibition: Royal umbrellas usher ‘In the World Not Of The World’ showcase in Accra

This exhibition was an exception. The showcase brought together art and tradition at Gallery 1957 in Accra on Friday, May 12. The showcase, ‘In The World Not Of The World’, was presented by Ghanaian-American visual artist Rita Mawuena Benissan. It explored royalty through among many others, umbrellas and their pivotal role in Ghana’s traditional rulership

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Visual artist Tiffanie Delune evokes spirituality, identity, representation in Accra exhibition

Tiffanie was on her way out to briefly see off a friend who had shown up to check out her latest work, and there, our paths crossed again. Through the transparent glass door behind her were dozen of art lovers who had trooped Gallery 1957 to catch a glimpse of her exhibition. The golden walls

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