Amoako Boafo at Palazzo Grimani: contemporary portraits between Accra

Amoako Boafo at Palazzo Grimani: contemporary portraits between Accra and Venetian Renaissance

From 6 May to 22 November 2026 the Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice presents the first solo exhibition in Italy by Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo. The show establishes a dialogue between contemporary figurative painting and the historic rooms of the palace, exploring identity, belonging and representation through portraiture.

Practical information

• Where: Museo di Palazzo Grimani, Venice
• When: 06/05/2026 to 22/11/2026; open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00 (last admission 18:00). Closed on Mondays.
• Tickets: full €14; reduced (18–25 years) €2; free for under 18s and eligible visitors.

Born in Accra in 1984, Boafo is recognized for a distinctive method that often uses fingers to apply paint, producing textured surfaces and expressive figures. Works created for this exhibition respond to the Renaissance interiors of the palace, prompting a conversation between historical context and contemporary practice.

Visitor tips: check for any timetable updates before your visit, note that the last admission is at 18:00, and consider buying tickets in advance to avoid queues.