Ibrahim Mahama age, wife, cars, house, artist, artwork, training, pictures, books and Instagram
Do you know that Ibrahim Mahama is the youngest Ghanaian artist to ever exhibit at the Ghana Pavilion, Venice Biennale? Well, his artwork has taken him places and has earned numerous recognitions from different parts of the world. While some people may not realize the impact of his artwork, it is essential to note that he is helping to restore our culture, a culture that is slowly losing its meaning day by day due to the strong wave of modernization.
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Often, most people do not realize the importance of recycling. Unlike many of us, Ibrahim collects all sorts of scrap materials and turns them into “gold” objects through his art. Where does he draw his inspiration from? Well, his art is inspired by our culture. History is so dear to him that he would not allow anyone messing around with it. He has put Ghana and Africa on the global map due to his numerous and impeccable projects such as the Parliament of Ghosts.
However, have you ever asked yourself who Ibrahim Mahama is? Like, does he have a family, or where does all this begin? Do not worry because this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this artist.
Ibrahim Mahama profile summary
- Full name: Ibrahim Mahama
- Year of birth: 1987
- Birthplace: Tamale
- Age: 32 years
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Education: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Occupation: Artist, author
- Residence: Tamale
Early life and family
Unlike other famous people, Ibrahim seems to be a simple guy. It is rare to find him in a complicated situation as it is the case to many celebrities around the world.
For this reason, not so much is known about his personal life. However, it is the public domain that he was born in 1987 in Tamale, Ghana. So far, no one knows his exact date of birth. So, we can approximately say that he is currently 32 years old.
Ibrahim Mahama is one individual in Ghana who has managed to keep his personal life out of the public eye. Thus, it has been a challenge for his followers to keep tabs on his private matters, especially his family. It is difficult to tell whether he is married or not. Similarly, no one can know whether he has siblings or not.
Often, most people confuse him to the former president’s (John Mahama) brother (who is a businessman) because they share names. Thus, some end up speculating facts about his life, which are not true. For the record, Ibrahim Mahama businessperson is ultimately the opposite of him. So, with this information, you should be able to spot the difference.
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Education background and training
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Ibrahim is an intellectual. In other words, he does not solely depend on his talent as some artists do. The artist is an alumina of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He obtained his Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Sculpture back in 2013. Before he earned his masters, he had already graduated from the same campus with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Painting. It was in 2010.
Ibrahim Mahama artwork
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As mentioned earlier, Mahama is an artist of monumental installations. Over the years, he has put into use the transformation of materials to explore different themes. With the help of international art and other collaborators, he has managed to execute numerous group exhibitions and fair booths. Some of his famous exhibitions are as follows:
Solo exhibitions
- Fragments (2017), White Cube, United Kingdom;
- Material Effects (2015), Eli and Edyth Broad Art Museum, Michigan State University, United States of Ameica;
- Civil Occupation (2014), Ellis King, Dublin, Ireland;
- Kawokudi, Nima, and Adum Coal Sack Installation (2013), Accra and Railways station respectively, Ghana;
- Jute, What is Art? (2012), K.N.U.S.T Museum, Kumasi, Ghana;
- The colonized body, Installation (2011), Kokomlemle, Ghana;
- Class and Identity (2011), K.N.U.S.T Museum, Kumasi, Ghana;
- Purity? Cultures of display installation (2009), Bomso, Kumasi, Ghana.
Group Shows
Also, he has collaborated with other artists to facilitate the following group exhibitions:
- Dirty Protest: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection (2019) Hammer Museum, LA;
- Pulling at Threads (2018), Norval Foundation, Cape Town (Twice);
- Future Generations Art Prize (2017), Future Generations Art Prize, Venice and Kyiv;
- Broken English (2015), Tyburn Gallery, London;
- All the World’s Futures (2015), 56th Venice Biennale, Venice.
Indeed, Ibrahim is a classic example of those people whose success speaks for them. The guy has achieved so much through his artwork, but he rarely shows off.
His books
Apart from being an established painter, Mahama is also an excellent author. In other words, he can express himself in writing as he does in painting. So far, he has one published book titled Ibrahim Mahama: Exchange Exchanger (1957 - 2057). The book was officially published in 2017. It is currently available for consumption in different libraries, both in the country and outside the country. Better still, you can find the book on Amazon for a reasonable price.
Ibrahim Mahama house
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To this far, there is no piece of information regarding his properties. Many times, he chose what to show to the public. Though, it is easy to conclude that he is one man who loves to keep a low profile life. Thus, this, too, helps to answer the question of Ibrahim Mahama cars. We cannot speculate about these two issues at the moment because he has not come public about them. However, you can keep checking on his social media platforms for updates.
Ibrahim Mahama net worth
How rich is Ibrahim Mahama? Well, judging from his looks, the artist loves it to keep simple. He is not a fan of show-offs, just like some artists. However, for sure, he has achieved a lot through his artwork. Currently, he has his studio only a few kilometers away from the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA), which is also his own initiative. He has also received several recognitions throughout his career journey, which can be converted to a considerable sum of money. Even so, his net worth is still under review.
Ibrahim Mahama Instagram
Like many public figures, Ibrahim also interacts with his followers through his social media platforms. However, he is not that active, especially on Instagram. Ibrahim posts pictures of his projects. Actually, he has three photos on Instagram currently. The artist has more than 1300 followers on Instagram and does not follow anyone. If you happen to love his artwork, you can follow him to see some of his lovely works.
Ibrahim Mahama’s exceptional transformation of materials to explore different themes in life is fantastic. His work has inspired different people across the world. Precisely, he is a true representation of Ghana and Africa to the world. He is among the few people in the country whose achievements speak for them. For this reason, he has become an inspiration and role model to youth with the same passion as his in Ghana.
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