@princejyesi for FEMMES, a group show curated by Pharrell Williams.
Prince Gyasi will exhibit three of his most recent works, all conceived as a tribute to women.
Curated by Pharrell Williams and hosted by Emmanuel Perrotin’s Parisian gallery, this exhibition builds and expands on their past common endeavors, including the 2008 design exhibition Perspectives, which introduced Pharrell to Perrotin’s world and sparked an artistic dialogue between him and Takashi Murakami, Laurent Grasso, Sophie Calle and Daniel Arsham among others.
It also follows the success and focus of the 2014 group show G I R L at Perrotin Paris, inspired by Pharrell’s eponymous hit album.
As Black women are important figures of personal inspiration for Williams, their kaleidoscopic representation is the core matrix of FEMMES, with the work of artists of African descent across generations serving as its foundation.
At its heart, FEMMES is an anthem, leading the marching band of Black joy and creating space for ongoing and future cultural shifts. It is a celebration, a call to honor the artists—these Soldiers of Love— who transform the world through the power of their hands. With an unwavering commitment to art in all its forms, the curator-gallerist duo invites us on a spaceship journey into a constellation of brilliance—a creative ecosystem where humanity takes center stage and reigns supreme. » — Louise Thurin, author and curator
MARCH 20 - APRIL 19TH
Galerie Perrotin
76 rue de Turenne, Paris 3è
Prince Gyasi brings his artistic vision to life in PUMA’s global campaign, celebrating the launch of the Ghana Football Kit. Inspired by the classic board game Counters Ball, his direction transforms the campaign into a powerful tribute to Ghanaian heritage, and identity. Credits:Artistic Direction & photography: Prince Gyasi @princejyesi
Talents: Abedi Ayew Pele, Jackline Acheampong @gyakie_ , Livingstone Etse Stekla @stonebwoy , Imani Ayew imani_ayew, Kelvin Boakye @seritheking , Nana Appiasei@small_god , Darry Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin @1realjoeyb , Samuel Ofei Ankra Badu @arathejay , Patricia Nana Boakye @patriciananaboakye15 .
Executive Director: Jefferson Osei @papaghana
Styling: Jefferson Osei @papaghana + Beri Wobil @berikukua
Production: @wearestudiodream
Executive Producers: Ebony Tagoe @ebstagoe + Tony Tagoe @tonytagoe
Location Producer: Arlene Faller @arlenemfaller
Producer: Delenn Vaughan @dd.vaughan
Production Manager: Emmanuel Kwamena
Gyateh Sackey @shadow_studio_gh
Mua: Asare Prince @asareprincebeauty
Hairstylist: @beautyandbeauty_studio@pumafootball@pumasportstyle
Our mission is to reshape the global perception of talent from and beyond the continent by supporting both emerging and established creatives. We aim to equip them with the skills and resources to thrive independently while also connecting them to international markets🌍
#dreamrepresentsafrica
A pioneering talent management and consultancy firm, Dream Represents launches in Ghana and will strive to redefine African talent on the global stage. The firm, co-founded by @ebstagoe and @tonytagoe , will seek to nurture creatives in music, art, and film, and equip them with the necessary tools for international success while staying rooted in African heritage. With headquarters in Accra, Dream Represents will foster collaborations between local artists and global industry stakeholders, offering artist representation, brand partnerships, and consultancy services. The firm currently represents Grammy-Award-winning producer GuiltyBeatz, Nifemi Bello, and Multidisciplinary Artist and Photographer, Prince Gyasi, while also handling commercial management for a range of other artists in the creative industry.
With the launch of their operations happening today, iMullar has a conversation with the co-founders of Dream Represents on the vision and goal of the firm.
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