Art and Thought Conversations: Exploring Memory and Resilience with Adjoa Armah

Blog / Nov. 29th, 2024

Art enthusiasts and critical thinkers, mark your calendars!

The next session of Art and Thought Conversations (#AnTC) promises a profound dialogue blending artistic expression and cultural introspection.

This event will feature an installation and a thought-provoking conversation with artist, educator, and writer Adjoa Armah, moderated by the founder of The Art Concept (TAC) , Okhiogbe Omonblanks Omonhinmin.

About Adjoa Armah

Adjoa Armah’s multidisciplinary work delves deep into the themes of memory and the intricate narratives carried within our bodies. Through her art, she explores the intersections of grief, resilience, and cultural memory, shedding light on the layered histories that shape diasporic and post-colonial identities.

Adjoa is also the visionary behind saman archive, a remarkable collection of photographic negatives sourced across Ghana. This archive serves as a platform to investigate Akan temporalities and West African approaches to social and historical storytelling, offering new ways to conceptualize institution-building and memory preservation.

What to Expect

Attendees will engage with a rich installation experience and join a compelling dialogue, where Adjoah’s work will take center stage. The session will be guided by Omonblanks’ thoughtful moderation, ensuring a space for deep reflection and exchange of ideas.

Event Details

The Art and Thought Conversations series is a collaborative initiative by FCA-Ghana, Fihankra Review, and TheStudio Accra, aiming to create a platform for artistic and intellectual engagement.

This is more than just a conversation; it’s an invitation to journey through memory, resilience, and the art of storytelling.

Stay tuned for further details, and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this enriching experience.

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