Description
New Perspectives: Contemporary Art from Ghana presents reflections on an art scene that is effervescent and multi-faceted. It surveys the work of 60 contemporary artists from across different generations and backgrounds, working in various mediums. The artists’ statements and essays about their work and influences, are supplemented with critical essays by experts on modern and contemporary African art. These essays give a historical overview of Ghanaian contemporary art, and the institutions and art professionals who have helped develop the Ghanaian art world and its infrastructure into what it is today.
Artists featured in the book include Betty Acquah, Dorothy Amenuke, Larry Amponsah, El Anatsui, Giddeon Appah, Serge Attukwei Klottey, Fatric Bewong, Amoako Boafo, Ato Delaquis, Ablade Glover, Ibrahim Mahama, Zohra Opoku, Owusu-Ankomah, Araba Opoku, Kofi Setordji, Rikki Wemega-Kwawu and many more.
Essays: Kwasi Ohene-Ayeh, Rhoda Woets, Elvira Dyangani Ose, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Jelle Bowhuis, Nii Bonney Andrews
Co-published by Nuvo Publishing and Untamed Empire