Take a visual walk through Yannick Ackah’s solo exhibition Jungle of Encounters at Galerie Melbye-Konan. Across 400 square meters, a rich visual cosmos unfolds—where African masks, Western art history, and personal narratives merge into a layered dialogue. Ackah’s works blend traditional symbols with elements of urban pop culture, inviting reflection on identity, cultural appropriation, and global interconnections. An impressive glimpse into the contemporary African art scene.
Yannick Ackah, born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, is a rising star in the contemporary African art scene. His work explores themes of cultural identity, history, and the complexities of post-colonial experience, using abstraction and figuration. Ackah’s dynamic practice reflects both his African heritage and his engagement with modern-day global challenges, making him one of the most exciting voices in African contemporary art today.
