Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Step into the captivating world of multidisciplinary artist Ekow Nimako in this episode of Art Lives. From facing adversity growing up in Ontario, to an unexpected passion for sculpting with LEGO®, uncover how his art transcends traditional boundaries. Delving into his artistic journey and the construction of his imaginative worlds, Nimako offers insight into the Afrofuturist visions that shape his figurative artworks.
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Ontario, Canada. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/artlives
Step into the captivating world of multidisciplinary artist Ekow Nimako in this episode of Art Lives. From facing adversity growing up in Ontario, to an unexpected passion for sculpting with LEGO®, uncover how his art transcends traditional boundaries. Delving into his artistic journey and the construction of his imaginative worlds, Nimako offers insight into the Afrofuturist visions that shape his figurative artworks.
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Ontario, Canada. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/artlives
