The Fowler is pleased to welcome visitors in-person to celebrate the opening of ‘How Do You See This World?’: The Art of Almighty God. Join us to hear from exhibition curators, and enjoy a reception with Ghanaian musical entertainment, food, and drink.
‘How Do You See This World?’: The Art of Almighty God
January 16, 2022 – May 5, 2022
This retrospective of paintings by prolific Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto (b. 1950), known as “Almighty God” to his friends and acquaintances, ranges in subject from portraiture to Christian themes, to commentaries on the world’s problems.
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6pm: Conversation between exhibition co-curators Erica P. Jones and Betsy D. Quick, and a special greeting from Almighty God. Lenart Auditorium
Plus, Ghanaian traditional music by Nani Agbeli. Galleria
Opening Program: Join us to hear from exhibition curators, participating artists, and other key players who make possible our multifaceted presentations of world arts and cultures. Come join the fun in person at the Fowler!
IMAGE: Kwame Akoto (Almighty God) (b. 1950, Kumasi, Ghana), Portrait of Kwame Akoto, 2012; Fowler Museum at UCLA, X2016.35.2; Gift of Doran H. Ross
