Owusu-Ankomah
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Owusu-Ankomah è un artista ghanese noto per la sua esplorazione simbolica dell’identità e della spiritualità. Le sue opere sono caratterizzate da grandi figure monocromatiche, spesso arricchite da motivi geometrici e simboli provenienti da diverse culture, con un particolare riferimento all’Adinkra, il sistema simbolico della tradizione Akan. L’arte di Owusu-Ankomah si concentra sulla connessione tra il mondo visibile e quello invisibile, invitando lo spettatore a riflettere su temi universali come la conoscenza di sé, l’esistenza e il cosmo.

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Owusu-Ankomah

Owusu-Ankomah is a Ghanaian artist recognized for his symbolic exploration of identity and spirituality. His works are distinguished by large, monochromatic figures often adorned with geometric patterns and symbols drawn from various cultures, notably referencing the Adinkra system from the Akan tradition.

His art focuses on the connection between the visible and the invisible world, encouraging viewers to reflect on universal themes such as self-knowledge, existence, and the cosmos.
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Owusu-Ankomah, born in 1956 in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, is a prominent artist in the international art scene, renowned for his distinctive style that blends symbolism and monumental imagery. After moving to Germany, he developed a unique visual language characterized by symbols inspired by the Adinkra tradition and geometric motifs that explore concepts of identity, spirituality, and the cosmos. His often colossal, monochromatic figures evoke an ancestral power and a connection between the visible and invisible worlds, addressing universal themes of existence and self-knowledge.

Owusu-Ankomah has exhibited his works in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, including the British Museum in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Museum of African Art in Washington D.C. His works have been featured in major international exhibitions such as Africa Remix, which traveled to cities like Düsseldorf, London, and Tokyo, solidifying his position as a key figure in the contemporary dialogue between African culture and global art.

 
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Acrylic on canvas
Verified exhibitions
121
Solo
16
Group
98
Biennales
2
Art Fairs
6