Kojo Marfo: Crucible of Hope
Past exhibition
Overview
JD Malat Gallery proudly announces Kojo Marfo's exhibition 'Crucible of Hope', following his successful solo debut at the gallery two years ago. In parallel with Frieze Week, from 11th to 15th October, this enchanting exhibition invites viewers on an exploration into the intertwined realms of success, happiness, and the burdens that shape our very existence.
Esteemed art historian and Barbican Centre curator, Wells Fray-Smith, lends her expertise by offering profound insights in the catalogue entry.
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Heydar Aliyev Center hosts exhibition of Ghanaian artist Kojo Marfo
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Crucible of Hope by Ghanaian artist Kojo Marfo in Istanbul
İlgili Haberler, DAMGA, February 14, 2024 -
Kojo Marfo is in Istanbul for the first time
Yorumlar BEĞEN, RE TOUCH Magazine, February 10, 2024 -
KOJO MARFO: REDEFINING PORTRAITURE
A Dance of Heritage and ModernityArt Plugged, October 16, 2023
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ARTNET: 7 QUESTIONS FOR GHANAIAN ARTIST KOJO MARFO
The artist is the subject of a solo exhibition with JD Malat Gallery, London, opening this month.Annikka Olsen , Artnet, October 10, 2023 -
Kojo Marfo Exhibiting at Africa Supernova
The contemporary African painting collection of Carla and Pieter Schulting: on view at Kunsthal KAdE starting Sept. 24. -
EVENING STANDARD: KOJO MARFO, THE MAVERICK GHANAIAN ARTIST ON HIS NEW EXHIBITION, AND WHY TRUTH TRUMPS BEAUTY
Nancy Durant, Evening Standard, September 25, 2023 -
ART PLUGGED: KOJO MARFO – CRUCIBLE OF HOPE
Art Plugged, Art Plugged, September 20, 2023
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