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What Stains, What Stays

Name: What Stains, What Stays
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Accra

What Stains, What Stays is a solo exhibition by Ghanaian artist Cornelius Annor, presented by Gallery 1957 at Gallery II in Accra, Ghana. The exhibition explores themes of memory, family, and cultural inheritance through paintings, objects, and sculptural works.

Date: Sep 24 - Nov 7, 2026
Location: Accra
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Solo exhibition by Ghanaian artist Cornelius Annor
Features paintings, objects, and sculptural works
Explores themes of memory, family, and cultural inheritance
Curated by Ato Jackson

This solo exhibition by Ghanaian artist Cornelius Annor, titled "What Stains, What Stays," is curated by Ato Jackson and runs at Gallery II in Accra. Annor's work delves into figuration and portraiture, often drawing inspiration from family photographs and internet archives to create intimate depictions of Ghanaian life. The exhibition showcases paintings created using an experimental process of transferring pigments from African textiles onto canvas, alongside objects and sculptural pieces.

The artworks collectively explore themes of memory, family, and cultural inheritance, highlighting the subtle beauty of everyday moments and connecting the private sphere of the home to broader historical and experiential narratives. Annor's practice, influenced by his sculptor father, also examines artistic lineage by reimagining domestic objects as interactive elements within the space. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Gallery II; starrfm.com.gh
Area for browsing nearby events: Accra

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