Venice Biennale Special: Sir John Akomfrah interview

Shade by Lou Mensah

Apr 21, 202430:57Society & Culture

Welcome to the first of our episodes from the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. Today, I am delighted to hand the mic to my dear friend the arts writer Dale Berning Sawa, who met with John Akomf...

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