S7Ep13| THE SALON EXPERIENCE AT 1-54 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR Artwork

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S7Ep13| THE SALON EXPERIENCE AT 1-54 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR

November 03, 2025 • AKADi Magazine • Season 7 • Episode 13

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Writer Uwati Okojie speaks about ‘Le Salon - Art of Conversation’ - a living exhibition by Le Tings (Harris Elliott) x Johnnie Sapong at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2025.

She shares insights into a Ghanaian art activation at the 13th edition of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House in London in 2025.

This installation was called: 'Le Salon - Art of Conversation' by Le Tings (Harris Elliott) x Johnnie Sapong and was one of a series of ‘Special Projects’ that showcased at this year’s art fair between 16th and 19th October 2025.

In this podcast episode, Uwati walks me through the inspiration behind the installation which explores the intersection between art, music, culture and history within a barber shop/hair salon setting.

The music in this episode is made exclusively for AKADi Magazine by Kyekyeku and the Super Opong Stars and is called 'Life No Dey Easy'.

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