Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has long striven to bring together seemingly distinct value chains, from commodity extraction from the continent, to value creation within the art world. At the White Cube Lusanga, he used his signature jute cocoa bags to cover the museum. This is Mahama’s first institutional solo show in Central Africa, opening February 25, 2022.
The opening event was graced with the theatrical production The Judgement of the White Cube, in which CATPC members put the White Cube on trial for its hidden involvement in the violence of the plantation system, including forced labour and environmental degradation. The verdict was its incarceration on the plantation until further notice.
Later that day, CATPC launched their autonomous educational program 'Cercle Luyalu', centered around the concepts muzindi (deep thought), kukingu (composition) and luyalu (force). The launch involved a discussion between CATPC, Selom Kudjie (artistic director of SCCA Tamale, Ghana) and two professors from the region, Edmond Mayambo and Ruffin Kibari Nsanga, about the importance of setting up their own educational program. The program aims to connect traditional practices with present day needs, explore their potential to decolonize the plantation, and strengthen the Post-Plantation for children and adults.
