Artist Talk: Ibrahim Mahama
Unravel Symposium: The Thread Weaves the World
Events — Oct 12, 2024
Ibrahim Mahama will be in conversation with Rein Wolfs and Amanda Pinatih about his artistic practice and his contribution to the exhibition Unravel – The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art.
- Price
- Museumticket + €3,-
- Location
- Auditorium
- Time
- Oct 12, 4 pm until 5.15 pm
- Main language
- English
- Admission
- Tickets
About Ibrahim Mahama
Ibrahim Mahama lives and works in Ghana and has become an internationally influential artist in recent years. In Tamale, Ghana, he established Red Clay Studio, a large project consisting of a collective studio practice and an exhibition space. In 2022/23, he transformed Amsterdam’s Oude Kerk into a major intallation featuring sculptures and drawings that bridged the history of the church with the (Dutch) traces of Ghana’s colonial past. More recently, he wrapped the sculpture Purple Hibiscus at the Barbican Art Centre in London as part of the exhibition Unravel.
Ibrahim Mahama will be in conversation with Rein Wolfs, director of the Stedelijk Museum, discussing his artistic practice and his views on the role of museums in today’s politicized world. He will also speak with Amanda Pinatih, the Stedelijk’s design curator and curator of Unravel, about the significance of Unravel and the political and cultural meaning of textiles.
Practical information
This event is part of the two-day Unravel Symposium: The Thread Weaves the World on October 11 & 12. Delving into two principal themes of the exhibition: Borderlands and Ancestral Threads, the symposium offers a more profound exploration and innovative perspectives on these topics. By critiquing colonially imposed ways of being—including imposed borders, notions of identity, and the devaluation of certain types of knowledge—the symposium will evoke journeys through both space and time.
Artist Talks
This Artist Talk is part of a series of inspiring conversations offering unique insights into the artistic practices and vision of distinguished artists. Dive into an artist’s mind and gain a deeper understanding of their work.
- March 17: Marina Abramović
- March 30: Wilhelm Sasnal
- September 15: LJ Roberts
- October 12: Ibrahim Mahama
- Fall 2024: Nora Turato
The artist talk with Ibrahim Mahama was organized in collaboration with Ammodo.
On October 14, the documentary Dear Home of Scars about Ibrahim Mahama will premiere at Eye. For more information click here.
