The Facts
Ibrahim Mahama will participate in Art Basel Paris's 'Artist one-on-ones' series on October 23, 2026, at the Grand Palais in Paris. He will be in conversation with Aby Gaye-Duparc, curator of his exhibition 'The Harvest Season' at Fondation Cartier, Paris, which runs from October 22, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The discussion will focus on the cultural institutions Mahama has founded in Tamale, Ghana, and how community engagement shapes his artistic practice.
The Signal
The conversation underscores Mahama's growing institutional profile, pairing a major solo exhibition at Fondation Cartier with a high-profile fair talk at Art Basel Paris. For collectors and curators, it signals the artist's expanding influence beyond his Ghanaian base into the European contemporary art market, reinforcing his position as a key figure in socially engaged practice. The event also highlights Art Basel Paris's commitment to spotlighting artists whose work bridges local communities and global audiences.
- Artists: Ibrahim Mahama
- People: Aby Gaye-Duparc
- Galleries: White Cube
- Museums: Fondation Cartier
- Locations: Paris
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