The beloved lakeside terrace at the Barbican, the most iconic example of midcentury Brutalism in London, has been given a surprising makeover courtesy of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. The ...

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Installations of jute sacks or hospital beds have made Ibrahim Mahama a star. Back home, they’re fueling a bold vision. By Siddhartha Mitter The artist Ibrahim Mahama keeps on the lookout for scrap — ...

Ibrahim Mahama is a Ghanian artist. He often works with found objects, transforming them in his practice and giving them new meaning. Mahama is best known for his practice of draping buildings in old ...

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 agenda.

The prize was established last year with a gift from the Sam Gilliam Foundation, which partnered with the Dia Art Foundation to carry on the late painter’s legacy with an annual artist prize. As the ...