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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

John Akomfrah to represent Britain at Venice Biennale

John Akomfrah at the Barbican, London, in 2017.
John Akomfrah at the Barbican, London, in 2017. Photograph: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

The artist and film-maker John Akomfrah will represent the UK at the Venice Biennale in 2024, the British Council has announced.

Akomfrah, who was honoured with a knighthood in the 2023 honours list, is known for his art films and multiscreen video installations exploring issues such as racial injustice, diasporic identities, migration and climate breakdown. Next year the Ghanaian-born artist’s work will fill the British pavilion at Venice from April until November.

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