Artist who once draped Barbican in brightly coloured fabric says he is humbled by recognition in ArtReview rankingsThe Ghanaian artist <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jul/16/ibrahim-mahama-ghana-manchester-whitworth-art-gallery-parliament-of-ghosts">Ibrahim Mahama</a> has become the first African to be named the most influential figure in the art world in ArtReview magazine’s annual power list.Mahama, whose work often uses found materials including textile remnants, topped the ranking of the contemporary art world’s most influential people and organisations as chosen by a global judging panel. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/04/ibrahim-mahama-ghana-tops-artreview-power-list">Continue reading...</a>

أصبح الفنان الغاني إبراهيم ماهاما أول أفريقي يتصدر قائمة القوة السنوية لمجلة آرت ريفيو، التي تصنف الشخصيات الأكثر تأثيرًا في عالم الفن المعاصر. يُعرف ماهاما باستخدامه المبتكر للمواد المستخرجة، بما في ذلك بقايا الأقمشة، في أعماله الفنية.

El artista ghanés Ibrahim Mahama ha hecho historia al convertirse en el primer africano en encabezar la lista de poder anual de la revista ArtReview, que clasifica a las figuras más influyentes en el mundo del arte contemporáneo. Mahama es conocido por su uso innovador de materiales encontrados, incluidos restos de textiles, en su trabajo.

L'artiste ghanéen Ibrahim Mahama a marqué l'histoire en devenant le premier Africain à figurer en tête de la liste annuelle des puissances d'ArtReview, qui classe les figures les plus influentes du monde de l'art contemporain. Mahama est connu pour son utilisation innovante de matériaux trouvés, y compris des chutes de textile, dans ses œuvres.

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has made history by becoming the first African to top ArtReview magazine's annual power list, which ranks the most influential figures in the contemporary art world. Mahama is known for his innovative use of found materials, including textile remnants, in his artwork.

Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list

The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generationWhen Edward Enninful was scouted on the tube travelling through London in 1988, it changed his life. The Ghanaian teenager, newly arrived in Britain, was drawn into the capital’s creative scene of the 90s – as a model, then stylist and, by 18, the fashion director of i-D magazine.“It was the height of the YBA [Young British Artists] movement – Jay Jopling, Tracey Emin. I met Kate [Moss] at a casting,” he recalls. “Then Naomi [Campbell] for a cover, and I knew we’d be great friends. We all hung out across disciplines. Friday rolled into Saturday into Sunday. I miss that rawness.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/dec/13/edward-enninful-interview-former-british-vogue-editor">Continue reading...</a>

إدوارد إينينفول، المحرر السابق لمجلة British Vogue، يتأمل في تجربته التحولية في لندن خلال التسعينيات، مشددًا على المشهد الإبداعي النابض بالحياة الذي أصبح جزءًا منه بعد انتقاله من غانا. يتذكر شخصيات بارزة مثل جاي جوبلينغ، وتريسي إمين، وكيت موس، ونعومي كامبل، مؤكدًا على الصداقة والطاقة الخام لتلك الحقبة.

Edward Enninful, el exeditor de British Vogue, reflexiona sobre su experiencia transformadora en Londres durante los años 90, destacando la vibrante escena creativa de la que formó parte tras mudarse de Ghana. Recuerda figuras significativas como Jay Jopling, Tracey Emin, Kate Moss y Naomi Campbell, enfatizando la camaradería y la energía cruda de esa época.

Edward Enninful, ancien rédacteur en chef de British Vogue, évoque son expérience transformative à Londres dans les années 1990, soulignant la scène créative vibrante à laquelle il a participé après avoir déménagé du Ghana. Il se souvient de figures importantes comme Jay Jopling, Tracey Emin, Kate Moss et Naomi Campbell, mettant en avant la camaraderie et l'énergie brute de cette époque.

Edward Enninful, the former editor of British Vogue, reflects on his transformative experience in London during the 1990s, highlighting the vibrant creative scene he became part of after moving from Ghana. He recalls significant figures like Jay Jopling, Tracey Emin, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell, emphasizing the camaraderie and raw energy of that era.

Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list

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