Larry Achiampong Publishes Career-Spanning Book 'If It Don't Exist, Build It' with Tate
Larry Achiampong, a British-Ghanaian artist, has unveiled 'If It Don't Exist, Build It' via Tate Publishing, marking twenty years of his artistic endeavors. This publication features interviews that delve into his projects and artistic philosophy, addressing issues such as class and digital identity. In 2023, Achiampong's film 'Wayfinder' was longlisted for a BAFTA and secured the Aesthetica Art Prize. Commissioned by Turner Contemporary, MK Gallery, and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the film narrates a girl's experiences during a pandemic. Achiampong, who received Jarman Award nominations in both 2021 and 2024, developed the book in collaboration with Tom Avery in 2022, highlighting the importance of art accessibility due to his working-class roots and rising educational costs.
Key facts
- Larry Achiampong published 'If It Don't Exist, Build It' with Tate Publishing
- The book covers 20 years of his artistic practice
- His film 'Wayfinder' was BAFTA-longlisted and won the 2023 Aesthetica Art Prize
- Achiampong was nominated for the Jarman Award in 2021 and 2024
- He received the Stanley Picker Fellowship
- The book originated from discussions with Tate Publishing's Tom Avery in 2022
- 'Wayfinder' toured from Turner Contemporary to MK Gallery and Baltic
- He created 'Pan African Flags for the Relic Travellers' with Art on the Underground
Entities
Artists
- Larry Achiampong
- Tom Avery
- Shane Meadows
- Alan Moore
- Elijah
Institutions
- Tate Publishing
- Turner Contemporary
- MK Gallery
- Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
- BAFTA
- Aesthetica Art Prize
- Stanley Picker Fellowship
- Jarman Award
- Art on the Underground
- Transport for London
- The Guardian
- Westminster Town Hall
Locations
- Margate
- Milton Keynes
- Gateshead
- England
- East London
- Ghana
- West Indies
- African continent