ART BASEL HONG KONG 2025

Arthur Timothy is an architect and painter whose works depict close family members and autobiographical events, specifically in Accra, Ghana where the artist was born, and Sierra Leone, where he lived until the age of 9. The paintings are inspired by small black and white family photographs and are imbued with vibrant colour, added from his memory and imagination, which update and bring life to the original imagery.

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ART BASEL HONG KONG

GALLERY 1957 | HONG KONG | 28 MAR – 30 MAR 2025

For their second presentation at Art Basel Hong Kong, Gallery 1957 presented a dynamic group exhibition featuring acclaimed West African artists. This collection highlights a range of innovative practices across various media, including works by Gideon Appah, Amoako Boafo, Rita Mawuena Benissan, Kelvin Haizel, Kaloki Nyamai, Otis Quaicoe, and Arthur Timothy.

These artists offer compelling, international perspectives that create rich and dynamic reflections on the contemporary world. Through their work, they amplify the brilliance of cultural histories while exploring themes that resonate across time and geography.

Rooted in themes of kinship, connection, and identity, the new works created specifically for this event engage in a powerful dialogue with one another. Together, they weave a visual narrative that invites the viewer to experience the innermost stories of their subjects—whether through portraiture, abstraction, or intricate symbolism. This presentation offers an exploration of shared cultural moments while celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of West African art today.