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Gallery 1957

Founded by Marwan Zakhem

Founded in Accra, Gallery 1957 has become an important platform for artists from Ghana, West Africa, and the African diaspora. Its programme combines exhibitions with residencies, public programming, Accra Cultural Week, and the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize, giving Biennale Radar several distinct streams to monitor beyond the gallery calendar.

Founder: Marwan Zakhem. The gallery’s identity is closely tied to Accra and to building international visibility for artists working in and from West Africa.

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Artists

Godfried DonkorGideon AppahRita Mawuena BenissanSerge Attukwei ClotteyModupeola FadugbaJoana Choumali

Art Fairs

Fairs this gallery is connected to, cross-referenced against the Radar fair calendar.

1-54 Contemporary African Art FairLondonOct 16, 2025PastArt DubaiDubaiMar 18, 2026PastFrieze SeoulSeoulSep 4, 2025Past

Key Figures

Marwan Zakhem