Absa Bank spotlights Ezra Appiah’s solo exhibition at L’Atelier event
A new exhibition by Ghanaian artist Ezra Appiah will invite audiences to revisit the memories and stories held in family photographs, as Ghanaian photographer and environmental activist Reginald Boateng joins the 2026 Absa Bank L’Atelier Art Ambassador Award winners. Titled Family Album: A New and a Reborn Version, the exhibition will run from 7 to […]
Ghanaian artist Ezra Appiah will showcase his first solo exhibition, titled "Family Album: A New and Reborn Version," at the L'Atelier event in Accra, Ghana from November 7 to 27, 2026. The exhibition aims to revisit memories and stories held in family photographs, delving into how people remember and interpret family life. Appiah, a 2024 Absa L'Atelier Art Ambassador Award winner, draws on childhood memories and archival family photographs to examine relationships and experiences often overlooked in traditional family albums.
His residency in South Africa inspired the work, which encourages audiences to reflect on the role photographs play in preserving memories and shaping family narratives. Born in Sekondi-Takoradi and based in Kumasi, Appiah completed his Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) in Painting at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2022.
Alongside his artistic pursuits, Appiah is a member of the blaxTARLINES collective and has exhibited in Ghana and internationally. The exhibition coincides with the celebration of Reginald Boateng's selection as a 2026 Absa L'Atelier Art Ambassador Award winner. Boateng, a photographer and environmental activist, draws inspiration from Ghanaian kente colors and coastal life, as evidenced in his work "Our Water Turns Red," which highlights environmental damage caused by illegal gold mining in Ghana.
Boateng's award includes mentorship, international residency opportunities, and financial support for his solo exhibition in 2028, with Absa contributing $6,000 towards materials. Absa L'Atelier Art, established in 1986, is the longest-running pan-African art competition, and the 2026 edition marks its 40th anniversary. The platform supports emerging artists' professional development and helps them reach new audiences through mentorship, masterclasses, and a solo exhibition opportunity within two years of winning.
Absa L'Atelier will host artists' masterclasses on November 5 at the Absa Ghana Regional Office and an art buyers' masterclass on November 7 at The Mix Design Hub to further assist emerging artists and educate collectors about the art market.
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