- Respected installation artist Ibrahim Mama was honored with the prestigious Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award
- The honor comes with a major prize of $75,000 and an opportunity to be featured in a public program at the Dia Art Foundation
- Mahama highlighted his achievement on his socials and excited his devoted supporters and fans
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama won the Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, accompanied by a $75,000 prize and a public program participation at Dia this year.
Established last year by the Dia Art Foundation and the Sam Gilliam Foundation, the award seeks to preserve and honor the legacy of the late Sam Gilliam by awarding awards annually through 2033.
Source: Instagram
Ibrahim Mahama was first introduced to Gilliam’s important work as a student by his mentor, Kąrî’káchä Seid’ou.
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A statement from the installation artist, who works as a sculptor and textile creative, said the most important aspect of his work and of any community is sharing their many gifts.
“Even if they are born out of precarity, because within this point we extend freedom to all life forms,” Mahama said, according to The Art newspaper.
Mahama marks a milestone online
Ibrahim Mahama creates works of varying tone and scale using recycled materials such as textiles and discarded objects, ranging from wall pieces with colorful fabrics to large-scale installations that comment on colonialism and industry.
The artist took to his socials to publicize the achievement, sparking excitement among his ardent supporters.
Check out his post below:
Netizens praise Ibrahim Mahama
by Ibrahim Mahama The recent accolade has brought joy to his ardent supporters and admirers.
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Black Sherif Wins 2023 West African Artiste Of The Year
YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif won the prestigious award at the 2023 edition of the Headies Awards held on September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, USA.
Black Sherif beat three other artists across West Africa to win the 2023 West African Artiste of the Year at the 2023 edition of The Headies.
Source: YEN.com.gh