Odartey Aryee
Born in Accra, Ghana
Lives & works in Vancouver, Canada
and Accra, Ghana.
Odartey's visual language is infused with his deep appreciation for art, culture, and storytelling. He has a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the essence of his subjects.
Recognition
2018 - Kuenyehia Prize for Contemporary Arts Nominee
2019 - GUBA Awards USA - Most Influential Artist Nominee
2021 - Climate Crisis Film Festival Jury
2022 - Sony World Photography Awards Nominee
2022 - Panelist - Uni. of Copenhagen, School of Global Health
2023 - Panelist - Vancouver Black International Film Festival
2024 - Panelist - Simon Fraser University, SOCA
2024 - Guest Lecturer - Uni. British Columbia, SALA
Exhibitions & Festivals
2019 - Carthasis Exhibition I - Ghana
2022 - Sony World Photography Awards
2023 - African Film Festival New York
2024 - Berlinale Forum / Expanded - Berlin
2024 - African Film Society / CITP - Accra
2024 - Beyond The Visible - EmilyCarr Uni, Vancouver
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