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1. mackenzie.art › exhibition › john-akomfrah-the-lastJohn Akomfrah: The Last Angel of History - MacKenzie Art Gallery

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   Jan 14, 2017 · John Akomfrah is a ground-breaking British artist and filmmaker of Ghanaian descent who brings to the fore questions of race and post-colonial identity in his installations and films. Presented to coincide with Black History Month in February 2017, his acclaimed film The Last Angel of History (1996) introduces audiences to the “data thief ...

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   In 2017, Akomfrah presented Purple (2017), which addresses climate change, human communities and wilderness; and Precarity (2017), following the life of forgotten New Orleans jazz trumpeter Charles ‘Buddy’ Bolden.

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   Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic John Akomfrah photos & royalty-free pictures, taken by professional Getty Images photographers. Available in multiple sizes and formats to fit your needs.

4. www.royalacademy.org.uk › name › john-akomfrah-raSir John Akomfrah | Artist | Royal Academy of Arts

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   John Akomfrah is a widely respected artist and filmmaker, whose works are characterised by their investigations into memory, postcolonialism, temporality and aesthetics and often explores the experiences of migrant diasporas globally.

5. www.artfortomorrow.org › john-akomfrahJohn Akomfrah - Art For Tomorrow

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   Sir John Akomfrah is a hugely respected artist and filmmaker, whose works are characterised by their investigations into memory, post-Colonialism, temporality and aesthetics, and often explore the experiences of migrant diasporas globally.

6. artreview.com › artist › john-akomfrahJohn Akomfrah - ArtReview

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   John Akomfrah. Artist - Black Audio Film Collective cofounder representing the UK in the next Venice Biennale. 33 in 2023

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   Who is John Akomfrah?

   • Installation views of John Akomfrah: 'Listening All Night to the Rain', commissioned by the British Council for the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, 2024. John Akomfrah is a hugely respected artist and filmmaker, whose works are characterised by their investigations into memory, post-colonialism, temporality ...

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   When was Akomfrah born?

   • Akomfrah was born on May 4, 1957, in Accra, Ghana. Akomfrah lived there until the age of four with his parents, both of whom were anti-colonial activists. He first garnered attention in 1986 for his directorial work in the documentary mosaic Handsworth Songs.

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   What is Akomfrah doing in 2017?

   • In 2017, Akomfrah presented Purple (2017), which addresses climate change, human communities and wilderness; and Precarity (2017), following the life of forgotten New Orleans jazz trumpeter Charles ‘Buddy’ Bolden.

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   What are the themes of Akomfrah's work?

   • John Akomfrah's work centers on themes of migration, diaspora, and identity. Born in Accra, Ghana on May 4, 1957, Akomfrah lived there until the age of four with his parents, both of whom were anti-colonial activists.

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   What documentaries did Akomfrah make?

   • Akomfrah's film went on to win the BFI John Grierson Award for Best Documentary. He continued producing documentaries for British television, creating titles such as Dr. Martin Luther King: Days of Hope (1997) and The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999) throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

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   Where has John Akomfrah been exhibited?

   • John Akomfrah has had solo exhibitions at many institutions worldwide, including the ICA Boston, the New Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, the Barbican Centre, and the Tate Britain.

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   View John Akomfrah’s artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale.