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Odartey Aryee

Odartey Aryee

 

​Born in Accra, Ghana

Lives & works in Vancouver, Canada and Accra, Ghana.

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Odartey’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in cultural understanding, where he constantly pursues to redefine a contemporary visual language. His distinctive style carries effortlessly into his professional work, where a sharp eye for detail and engaging storytelling come to life.
 

Recognition

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2024 - Panelist - Simon Fraser University, SOCA

2024 - Guest Lecturer - University of British Columbia, SALA

2023 - Panelist - Vancouver Black International Film Festival

2022 - Sony World Photography Awards Nominee

2022 - Panelist - Uni. of Copenhagen, School of Global Health

2021 - Climate Crisis Film Festival Jury

2019 - GUBA Awards USA - Most Influential Artist Nominee

2018 - Kuenyehia Prize for Contemporary Arts Nominee

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Exhibitions & Festivals

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2025 - Shadows of Light - Capture Photography Festival 

2024 - Within The Mould, Against The Grain - BlackArts Centre

2024 - Beyond The Visible - EmilyCarr Uni, Vancouver

2024 - Berlinale Forum / Expanded - Berlin

2024 - African Film Society / CITP - Accra

2023 - African Film Festival New York

2022 - Sony World Photography Awards 

Project Partners

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