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Ibrahim Mahama
A Tapestry of Time: The Life and Art of Ibrahim Mahama Born in 1987 in Tamale, Ghana, Ibrahim Mahama emerges as a pivotal figure in contemporary art, an artist whose work resonates with the weight of history, the pulse of globalization, and the enduring spirit of collective memory. Growing up within a large, polygamous family profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory, instilling a collaborative ethos that permeates every facet of his…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ibrahim Mahama's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ibrahim Mahama's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
