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Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama Named Most Influential Artist Worldwide

12/4/2025

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Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist, has been named the most influential figure in the art world by ArtReview magazine, becoming the first African to receive the honor.
The list reflects a shifting art world, with leaders from the Middle East and Africa.
His installations at the Barbican and the Fruitmarket Gallery have earned critical acclaim, and he says he hopes to inspire younger Ghanaian artists.

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Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian artist, has been named the most influential figure in the art world by ArtReview magazine, becoming the first African to receive the honor.
The list reflects a shifting art world, with leaders from the Middle East and Africa.
His installations at the Barbican and the Fruitmarket Gallery have earned critical acclaim, and he says he hopes to inspire younger Ghanaian artists.