Welcome to our latest newsletter!

Dear Nu' Friends,

We are excited to bring you a vibrant mix of cultural engagements and upcoming events.

This edition features our ongoing and upcoming exhibitions, artist in residency, exhibitions elsewhere, and an open call for artists.

Join us in celebrating local talents and impactful initiatives.

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Upcoming Exhibition

AFTER LIFE

Nubuke Foundation

Accra

22 June - 11 September 2024

Opening this Saturday, 22 June 2024 at Nubuke Foundation, Accra, we are proud to present "AFTER LIFE," an exhibition that brings together artists from the Woori Festival: A Festival of Our Weaving Tradition in Loho, Wa.

"AFTER LIFE" delves into the artists' evolving practices, focusing on their creative responses to the climate crisis. Through innovative use of materials and thought-provoking themes, the exhibition reflects on the intersection of tradition and contemporary environmental challenges.

Visit the exhibition from Tuesday to Saturday, between 10:00am and 5:00pm for an in-depth look at the artists' journeys and their impactful creations.

Ongoing Exhibition

Woori Exhibition

Nubuke Foundation Centre for Textiles and Clay

Loho - Wa

1 March - 30 June 2024

Our ongoing Woori exhibition in Wa features the works of AFROSCOPE.

With over a decade of experience as a creative professional, AFROSCOPE blends artistry and social entrepreneurship. His work navigates themes like decolonisation, oneness, information overload, and deep adaptation, employing cutting-edge digital technologies and traditional analogue methods.

AFROSCOPE's practice is deeply rooted in community and collaboration. He actively engages with various creative teams, cultural organisations, and indigenous artisans across Ghana.

AFROSCOPE represented Ghana at the Venice Biennale (April 2022), has shown work at 1-54 London (October 2023), at Museum Ostwall in Dortmund (December 2021), at the 21st Century Museum Kanazawa (November 2023), and in several other exhibitions as well

Visit our ongoing exhibition at Nubuke Foundation Centre for Textiles and Clay, Wa from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Ongoing Exhibition

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

Burlington House, London

18 June - 18 August 2024

For over a decade and a half, the Nubuke Foundation team and our dedicated collaborators have been making a profound impact on the community of artisans in the Upper West region.

One of our proudest achievements is our ongoing collaboration with the Wa Methodist School for the Blind's vocational institute. Through this partnership, we provide technical training, design, dyeing, and entrepreneurial skills to support and empower the students.

These artworks resulted from a collaboration between Mr. Samuel Abusi Adjei, a furniture weaver, and the students from the Wa Methodist School for the Blind. We are immensely proud of their creativity and hard work.

You can see the remarkable chairs at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, from 18 June to 18 August 2024. These beautiful pieces are also available for sale.

For more information or to purchase, contact us at [email protected].

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Wa Artist Residency

Nubuke Foundation Centre for Textiles and Clay

Loho - Wa

18 June - 30 July 2024

Nubuke Foundation is thrilled to introduce the second edition of our Artist in Residency programme in Wa. We present Claude Yannick, our first artist in resident for the year 2024.

Claude-Yannick Driatehe Guei, also known as Pitcho, is an emerging Ivorian artist currently based in Accra, Ghana. Born in 2001 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Pitcho is a self-taught artist who works within the surrealist movement. His art primarily explores two themes: myths from his culture and extraterrestrial phenomena. By combining these subjects, he creates a transcendent body of work.

During his residency, Pitcho aims to immerse himself in the culture and traditions of the Wa community, conduct workshops, network with other artists, and conclude with an exhibition of the works he creates during this period

Watch out for more!

Nu Reading Club And Workshop

Join Our Friday Reading Club!

Every Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children can engage in reading, drawing, painting, and bead making activities.

These sessions are designed to enhance their reading, public speaking, and literary skills in a fun and supportive environment.

We also invite schools to participate in workshops and explore our current exhibition, encouraging an appreciation for art and culture.

Donations are greatly appreciated to support the foundation's efforts in nurturing children's creativity and curiosity.

For donation inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or call +233289102163 / +233277445596.

Nu Gallery

Nubuke Foundation's commercial gallery and gift shop has all your gift needs.

We have an interesting collection of portraits by Ghanaian artists, aesthetic clay homeware sets and vases, tote bags, jewelry, Nubuke T-shirts, woven fabrics and a carefully curated selection of books including "Ghana: A Portrait" and Woori catalogues.

Artistic surprises await you!

Introducing the spotlight of this week's stock!

T-Shirts by GOODNEWS, right here within the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

In the 1990s, "By the Fireside" was a beloved Ghanaian TV show that brought traditional storytelling to primetime, hosted by Maame Dokono. This show highlighted Africa's rich tradition of using various mediums like film, music, and dance to tell stories.

GOODNEWS - Tell Your Own Story celebrates this storytelling heritage by embracing all life experiences, both good and bad. Their merchandise, particularly t-shirts, symbolises the journey of self-improvement and honouring our cultural narratives. GOODNEWS encourages everyone to share their unique stories and embrace their journeys.

Grab yours at Nubuke Foundation’s Commercial Gallery and Gift Shop.

Woven In Wa

Dive into the intricate world of Ghanaian weaving with our new online platform, "Woven in Wa." Supported by the British Council Digital Collaborations Fund and crafted with the expertise of An Endless Supply, this collection beautifully showcases the rich textile traditions of Upper West Ghana.

Explore and appreciate these exceptional fabrics and support local artisans by acquiring unique pieces directly through the platform.

Visit our website!

Exhibition Elsewhere

UNLIMITED III: The African Family

Gallery 1957

Accra

23 May - 13 July 2024

“UNLIMITED III: The African Family”, a group exhibition by Gallery 1957 continues

until 13 July 2024.

The exhibiting artists include Kofi Agorsor, Cornelius Annor, Rita Mawuena Benissan, Amoako Boafo, Kwesi Botchway, Gerald Chukwuma, Kelvin Haizel, Isshaq Ismail, Yaw Owusu, Thania Petersen, Afia Prempeh and Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe.

The latest edition of the group show centres around the theme of The African Family, and what this means for us as artists and individuals in these uncertain times. Through their works, the artists who constitute The African Family in ‘UNLIMITED III’ evoke a sense of belonging, identity, and interconnectedness that transcends geographical boundaries.

Open Call

The Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2024

Gallery 1957

Accra

Deadline: 16 September 2024

Gallery 1957 is pleased to present the fourth edition of the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize.

The prize is open to Ghanaian women artists either living in Ghana or across its diaspora and all applications should be sent to [email protected] The deadline for applications is 16 September 2024.

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