FocusOnBlacArt

The Work Travels, the Artist Stays

The art world has abolished distance. Not borders. The art world calls itself global. But what happens when works of art move more freely than the artists who make them? Can an international career be built from Africa? And what changes when success does not draw an artist away from Accra, Nairobi, Harare, Tamale or […]

Takunda Regis Billiat: Art is no longer something distant; it’s something we live with

What draws me to Takunda Regis Billiat’s work is the dialogue between materials. Organic and synthetic elements meet not in opposition, but in negotiation. Each carries memory, labour, and energy.

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson: Revowen Patterns

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson creates his art by recycling plastic waste, drawing attention to the importance of environmental and cultural sustainability.

Christian Amos Ikechukwu: I aim to highlight the beauty around us

Black silhouettes with large mouths dominate his compositions, where every element serves a specific purpose. Christian Amos Ikechukwu aims