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John Akomfrah wins Artes Mundi 7
The British filmmaker has been awarded the £40,000 prize for “substantial body of outstanding work”.
The British filmmaker has been awarded the £40,000 prize for “substantial body of outstanding work”.
One of six artists shortlisted for this year’s Artes Mundi prize, John Akomfrah is known for his beautifully-shot film installations that tackle big themes such as race, cultural identity, migration and post-colonialism. Fisun Güner talks to him.
The 2016 Artes Mundi prize exhibition at National Museum Cardiff and Chapter features the work of six shortlisted international artists including John Akomfrah and Bedwyr Williams, all vying for the £40,000 award. Fisun Güner reports.