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Makers takes a look at trailblazers within the art and architecture community of Ghana. This section traces featured designers professional life history, design philosophy, key projects, and how their work contributes to the development of the country.

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Adinkra-Inspired Architecture: A Tribute to Dr. Efua T. Sutherland at 100

Remembering the Ghana Experimental Drama Studio

Among the generation of African intellectuals and cultural activists in Ghana’s intensely patriotic independence era, one whose name still stands in prominence is Dr. Mrs. Efua Theodora Sutherland popularly known as Auntie Efua, the creator of the Ghana Experimental Drama Studio.

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Pioneer Ghanaian Architects: Theodore Shealtiel Clerk

And the building of Tema

Pioneer Ghanaian Architects: Theodore Shealtiel Clerk and the building of Tema. Theodore Shealtiel Clerk, fondly referred to as T.S. Clerk, was one of the founding members of the Ghana Institute of Architects.

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From Buckman to Turkson

Alternative stories on Ghana’s architectural profession

From Buckman to Turkson: Alternative stories on Ghana's architectural profession. Architectural history of Ghana.

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John Owusu Addo

A memoir of Ghana’s architectural journey through the eyes of a pioneer Architect

A memoir of Ghana’s architectural journey through the eyes of a pioneer architect.

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Studio NYALI designs the ArchiAfrika Pavilion

The ArchiAfrika Pavilion brings black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture

Studio NYALI and Joe Addo present the ArchiAfrika pavilion, bringing black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture.

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Orthner Orthner & Associates

Setting the standard for sustainable and affordable buildings in Ghana

Orthner Orthner & Associates are setting new standards as to what Ghana's affordable housing stock could and should look like, while putting sustainability at the forefront of their designs.

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NANA OFORI ATTA AYIM

Cultural Historian, Writer & Filmmaker

The work of Ghanaian writer, filmmaker and historian, Nana Oforiatta Ayim, explores ideas of narratives and identity through the different media of film, literature and exhibitions.

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Samuel Opare Larbi

A.A Dip, A RIBA. F.G.I.A

This is the life and works of Architect Samuel Opare Larbi.

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El Anatsui

Indigenized Ethos

El Anatsui is perhaps one of Africa’s most artistic sculptors to be still alive

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Ato Delaquis

Stroke of Genius

Interview with Ato Delaquis