Renowned Ghanaian sculptor, textile, and installation artist Ibrahim Mahama has secured the prestigious inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, established last year by the Dia Art Foundation and the Sam Gilliam Foundation to honor the late artist’s enduring legacy.
Mahama’s accolade includes a $75,000 prize along with a spotlight in Dia’s public program scheduled for autumn this year. The award ceremony will become an annual tradition running until 2033.

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