Kwame Akoto's Religious Art at Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac in Paris is hosting an exhibition of works by Ghanaian painter Kwame Akoto, who has run his studio 'Almighty God Art Works' in Kumasi for 50 years. Akoto learned his craft from signboard painters in the city and creates works that blend art and religion, featuring written messages, advertising slogans, and spiritual reflections on societal issues. The exhibition was curated by Sarah Ligner, who discussed it on RFI with Nathalie Amar. Additionally, the Fondation Henri Cartier Bresson is showing 'Nuits Balnéaires, Eboro' by Ivorian photographer Solène Gardré, featuring graphic works about family heritage. The article also covers World Cup-related segments: Valentin Hugues on South African youth preparing for their team's first World Cup in 16 years, and Welly Diallo on African teams supported through music and fashion.
Key facts
- Kwame Akoto has run his studio 'Almighty God Art Works' in Kumasi, Ghana for 50 years.
- Akoto learned painting from signboard masters in Kumasi.
- His works combine art and religion with written messages and spiritual reflections.
- The exhibition is at Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac in Paris.
- Curator Sarah Ligner was interviewed on RFI by Nathalie Amar.
- Solène Gardré's exhibition 'Nuits Balnéaires, Eboro' is at Fondation Henri Cartier Bresson.
- Valentin Hugues reported on South African youth and the Bafana Bafana's first World Cup in 16 years.
- Welly Diallo discussed African teams supported through music and fashion.
Entities
Artists
- Kwame Akoto
- Solène Gardré
Institutions
- Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
- Fondation Henri Cartier Bresson
- RFI
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Kumasi
- Ghana
- South Africa