We are pleased to share that Godfried Donkor has been featured in a recent article reflecting on African and Afro-diasporic histories at the Venice Biennale.
The piece traces nearly a century of African presence and influence within the Biennale, considering how artists, curators, and exhibitions have shaped the visibility of African and Afro-diasporic art on an international stage. Within this wider historical framework, Donkor is noted in relation to Authentic/Ex-centric: Conceptualism in Contemporary African Art, the landmark 2001 exhibition curated by Salah Hassan and Olu Oguibe for the 49th Venice Biennale.
Described in the article as a "watershed moment", Authentic/Ex-centric is positioned as a pivotal exhibition that brought together artists whose practices have contributed significantly to African and Afro-diasporic art. Donkor is named among the artists connected to this important moment, situating his work within a broader lineage of artistic, historical, and cultural intervention.
The article also looks ahead to the 2026 Venice Biennale, curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title In Minor Keys, and considers the continued importance of representation, memory, and artistic agency within African and Afro-diasporic contemporary practice.
We are grateful for this thoughtful reflection on the histories and legacies that continue to shape contemporary art, and for Godfried Donkor's inclusion within this wider narrative.
