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News and Events
Kwame Nkrumah Exhibition ends
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Nubuke’s longest running exhibition on the life of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah came to an end in mid-November. Copies of the Kwame Nkrumah Lexicon are still available at the Nubuke Foundation Book shop, the Silverbird Book shop at Accra Mall, Wild Gecko behind Gulf House and Play & Learn at Asylum Down, Accra.
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Regalia: Adornment of Ghanaian Chieftaincy Draped and Enstooled
Nov. 22nd 2009 - Jan. 17th 2010
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This exhibition not only brings a fitting close to 2009, but also ushers in the New Year with a display of vintage Akan stools and opulent Ewe and Akan kente cloths. The Regalia exhibition opened to the clicking of Kojo Asamoa’s dymanic loom in action and Henry Sumi’s skilled and sturdy chisel-work against a mahogany block – a stool in the making. This is Nubuke’s first Regalia exhibition. Its aim is to highlight the fine art and technique associated with chieftancy through traditional art-forms. It also seeks to identify the meaning and history behind the aesthetics of kente cloth, its identification and a variety of stools. The opening ceremony was well attended, and is ongoing for those who have not yet seen this rich display of indigenous artistry. Additionally, some of these historical Kente pieces have also been purchased by satisfied attendees. A complimentary workshop will also be launched later in December. Please refer to “coming programmes” below for further details.
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The Artists' Alliance, La presents the "Homecoming" Exhibition on 5th November 2009
This exhibition kicked off as a follow-up to the gallery’s previous exhibition ‘the Pioneers of contemporary Ghanaian Art”. While the former addressed the challenges associated with independence and a colonial past, this exhibition addresses one of their effects: the “exodus” of Ghanaian artists who are now living abroad. The contributing artists are as follows: El Anatsui, Owusu Ankomah, Kate Badoe, Eva Campbell, George Hughes, J.C. Campbell and Tafa Fiadzigbe. A curiosity though, was the apparent absence of the “Home-comers” that met the expectant audience. Of the handful of “expatriate” artists whose works were on display, only one, Kate Badoe, was present. It was however satisfying to see one of El Anatsui’s impressive metal sculptures on display.
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“Art Dailies” Art in Aktion/Goethe Institute – Oct. 28th – Nov. 11th
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This is second edition to “Art in Action-Ghana’s International Female Artists project in collaboration with the Goethe Institute. The workshop’s intention was to promote dialogue, respect and understanding between diverse cultures through the universal medium of art. The women used provided materials to create meaningful works of Art. The workshop was organized by Akwele Suma Glory. Its participants also paid a visit to the Nubuke Foundation.
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The 2nd International Conference on Arts, Culture and Development (ICACD) - Nov. 15th -18th 2009
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This conference by Culture and Development International was hosted in East Legon’s Erata Hotel to address the theme of “Culture and the Millennium Development Goals”. Its vision encourages the sustaining and enrichment of African peoples and communities through the practice of their cultures. Its mission surrounded the advocacy, education and coordination of culture as a framework or fundamental element of all sustainable development. The conference set about to ask difficult questions concerning the hegemonic attachments of foreign aid and more. The conference thoughtfully asked why
we as Africans allow our culture, traditions, language and customes to be so poorly valued when addressing the realities of development. This ambitious conference raised an appropriate forum to discuss some of these important issues. Afterwards, the Nubuke Foundation hosted the Conference’s award ceremony. The highlights of this event were performances by “Noyam” from the African Arts institute; “Igodo” meaning “one voice” from Nigeria; and “Ehi” Cultural Troup and Highlife band, accompanied by an energetic acrobatic display. Overall a lively and fitting night to commemorate certain aspects of African culture.
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Coming Programmes
Vision Art School Exhibition: Dec. 12th - 15th
Kente Workshop: Dec 19th at 10:00am
D.K. Osei Yaw’s “This is Ghana” (TIG) Spoken-Word Slam Poetry Tour: Dec. 20th at 3:00pm
Ghana Poetry Group: Poetry Appreciation at 6:00pm
Other Programmes
NEW!!!Join us on the online community on Facebook for up to date information on our programmes.
Nu Reading Club
Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5pm
Nubuke Foundation
7 Adamafio Close , East-Legon, Accra
Near Mensvic Grand Hotel
0277 44 55 96/ 0289 10 21 63/ 0244 61 09 70
Open daily: Monday – Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30pm
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00pm
www.nubukefoundation.org
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