Audio By Carbonatix Celebrated visual artist Ibrahim Mahama has been awarded the 2026 Arnold Bode prize by the city of Kassel in Germany, recognising his contribution to contemporary art and socially-engaged practice. The award, announced by his gallery White Cube, comes with a cash prize of €10,000 and places Mahama among a select group of artists whose work has made a strong impact on global artistic discourse. Ibrahim Mahama, Check Point Sekondi Loco. 1901–2030. 2016–2017, various materials, Torwache, Kassel, documenta 14. Photo © Ibrahim Mahama Based in Tamale, Mahama is widely known for large scale installations that explore themes of labour, migration and global trade systems. His signature use of stitched jute sacks has become a defining element of his practice, often transforming buildings and public spaces into powerful visual statements. Beyond his studio work, Mahama has also played a key role in developing Ghana’s contemporary art ecosystem. He is the founder of institutions such as Red Clay Studio, Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art and Nkrumah Volini, all based in Tamale. These spaces support artists through residencies, exhibitions and training programmes. The Arnold Bode Prize, established in 1980, is one of Germany’s respected honours in contemporary art. Named after Arnold Bode, the founder of the documenta exhibition, the award celebrates artists whose work engages with social, political and cultural issues. Ibrahim Mahama’s recognition aligns with the prize’s focus on critical and experimental practices that challenge conventional narratives and encourage dialogue within the global art community. The 2026 Arnold Bode prize further strengthens his reputation as one of Africa’s leading contemporary artists and highlights the growing international recognition of Ghana’s creative sector. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story 56-year-old security man in custody for allegedly raping two KNUST female students Service Excellence Foundation-Ghana launches Sunday Pulse Wellness Series Chiefs back IDU UK Summit as central house of chiefs eyes jobs, investment boost Lawra Paramount Chief Naa Puowelle Karbo III passes on X1 Energy Drinkpartners with GFA as official performance partner of Black Stars Borrow wisely to finance specific productive investments, infrastructure projects only – Deloitte Boss to government Semenhyia, Korley Black battle to a tie on Joy Prime’s Beatz & Barz FDA seizes over 155 packs of unapproved diapers in Western North Region Kumasi: Immigration sweeps 606 undocumented migrants off the streets Who is Archibald Hyde? Minority questions links to NDC and Attorney-General Latest Stories 56-year-old security man in custody for allegedly raping two KNUST female students12 minutes Service Excellence Foundation-Ghana launches Sunday Pulse Wellness Series19 minutes Chiefs back IDU UK Summit as central house of chiefs eyes jobs, investment boost23 minutes Lawra Paramount Chief Naa Puowelle Karbo III passes on23 minutes X1 Energy Drinkpartners with GFA as official performance partner of Black Stars25 minutes Borrow wisely to finance specific productive investments, infrastructure projects only – Deloitte Boss to government30 minutes Semenhyia, Korley Black battle to a tie on Joy Prime’s Beatz & Barz40 minutes FDA seizes over 155 packs of unapproved diapers in Western North Region43 minutes Ibrahim Mahama awarded 2026 Arnold Bode prize in Germany44 minutes Kumasi: Immigration sweeps 606 undocumented migrants off the streets45 minutes Who is Archibald Hyde? Minority questions links to NDC and Attorney-General48 minutes More than banking: Why empowering Ghana’s youth is most strategic investment of our time51 minutes Democracy Hub issues ultimatum to Mahama over constitutional reform51 minutes Auditor-General reports should be verified, not taken as absolute — Klutse Avedzi52 minutes Sylvia Inkoom named First National Bank Chief Executive Officer56 minutes