The art of Ghana - Smarthistory
Curator Gus Casely-Hayford looks at the origins and history of the Asafo flags, made by the Fante people of the Gold Coast of Africa, now known as Ghana. Ghanaian coffins are famous for their creative shapes. This wooden coffin in the form of eagle with painted gold feather markings was made in the village of Teshie in Ghana.
10 of Ghana's Best Contemporary Artists - Culture Trip
May 28, 2017 · Ghana boasts hundreds of prolific talents who use unique methods. In no particular order, we take a look at 10 top creators and their art: Born in 1987 and based in Tamale, Ibrahim Mahama conceives large-scale installations.
Touring Ghana’s Growing Arts Scene - The New York Times
Feb 5, 2024 · A globalized art market has brought attention to Ghanaian artists like Ibrahim Mahama. On an arts-focused trip to the West African country, a writer finds a thriving scene following its own...
Artworks – Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MoTAC) Ghana
Some Ghanaian sculptors use volume and space to portray tradition, art, and culture. In comparison to other art forms such as ceramics, textiles, or painting, sculpture is a major art form that impacts the work of most Ghanaian artists.
The Art And Crafts Scene In Ghana: Discovering Local Arts, Crafts, …
Nov 8, 2024 · Ghana is a treasure trove of vibrant arts and crafts, blending tradition and modernity in captivating ways. From local galleries showcasing contemporary works to cultural hotspots preserving age-old crafts, Ghana’s art scene is as diverse as its people.
National Museum of Ghana - MoMAA
These artifacts provide a sweeping vista of Africa's diverse cultural landscape. The art gallery, though compact, presents an impressive array of contemporary Ghanaian African paintings, rendered in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and collages.
7 Ghanian Visual Artists That You Should Know – The Folklore
Jun 9, 2019 · Over the last few years, Ghanaian artists have started to gain more recognition from the global creative industry. Painters, sculptors, animators, and other visual artists from the West African country have used social media to share their …
Exploring Ghana’s growing art scene - Apollo Magazine
Feb 16, 2017 · When Ghana became independent from British colonial rule in 1957, culture played an important role in the country’s unification, explains Odile Tevie when we meet on the shaded terrace of the Nubuke Foundation, a non-profit arts …
Kente: Ghana's iconic fabric and Unesco heritage status
Dec 19, 2024 · “Kente is expensive and it needs to be expensive. Kente is art and art is expensive. It comes with royalty. Whoever puts it on needs to understand the value of Kente cloth,” observed Yeboah. The prize of a finished Kente dress depends on the type of cloth and patterns chosen by the wearer. It can range from $200 to $2,000, according to Homeda.
A Look at Ghana's Art Scene - African Library Project
Aug 2, 2019 · Ghana and the whole of Africa, in general, is known to have a rich history of making art. From its traditional garments and dances to urban murals, art comes in many different forms for African countries.