Ghanaian artist Patrick Tagoe-Turkson presents a public lecture tracing his journey from the symbolic world of traditional Asafo flags to contemporary works made from discarded flip-flops collected along West African coasts. Through sculpture, installation, and material experimentation, Tagoe-Turkson explores how everyday objects carry traces of human presence, memory, and environmental impact. His work examines material politics, ecological responsibility, and the transformation of waste into meaningful visual narratives. “From Flags to Footprints” offer audiences an opportunity to engage with the intersections of tradition, materiality, and contemporary art practice, and to reflect on the marks we leave on our landscapes, communities, and culture.
About the artist:
Patrick Tagoe-Turkson is a prominent contemporary artist from Ghana whose work focuses on the metamorphosis of materials and sustainability. His art is closely linked to environmental awareness and placing local materials into a global context. Tagoe-Turkson’s work is centred around the aesthetic and conceptual reimagining of found objects and waste materials. He combines traditional sculptural techniques with innovative, sustainable solutions, giving new life to discarded materials. His pieces often address issues of consumer society, pollution, and the conscious use of resources. The Peter und Irene Ludwig Stiftung sends a visiting professor to the Hungarian University of Fine Arts every year. This year, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson is our guest.
The event is free, no registration needed.
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