Search results
Aug 19, 2024 · In this thought-provoking episode, host Emeka Okereke sits down with the visionary Ghanaian-born British artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah. Akomfrah is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art and film, where his work poignantly explores themes of memory, post-colonialism, and the lived experiences of migrant diasporas ...
Jan 4, 2024 · The Venice Biennale-bound artist discusses his latest video work exploring the so-called Columbian exchange and tells us why his films owe a debt to cinema but are “rendered slightly strange ...
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.
Sir John Akomfrah CBE RA (born 4 May 1957 [1]) is a Ghanaian-born British artist, writer, film director, screenwriter, theorist and curator of Ghanaian descent, whose "commitment to a radicalism both of politics and of cinematic form finds expression in all his films".
Aug 22, 2024 · This episode with Akomfrah also delves into discussions around his historical works and wider practice examining the legacy of colonialism, the Black diaspora, and environmental degradation. Listen to the full podcast series here .
John Akomfrah. Artist - Black Audio Film Collective cofounder representing the UK in the next Venice Biennale. 33 in 2023
People also ask
Who is Akomfrah and what kind of work does he do?
Who is John Akomfrah?
What does Akomfrah do for a living?
What was Akomfrah's first film?
Where are Akomfrah's works found?
What is Akomfrah's 'Four Nocturnes' about?
Apr 16, 2024 · John Akomfrah is known for his dramatic, richly layered multiscreen video installations that use archive material and newly shot footage to challenge the conventions of film-making, and explore...
