In Paris, Ibrahim Mahama gives worn objects another life
· BehindLines newsroom
Used sacks, factory components and images form part of Ibrahim Mahama’s exhibition at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. “The Harvest Season” is listed for 22 October 2026–28 February 2027. The Foundation says the Ghanaian artist is joined by nine guests, comprising artists and collectives. The opening date listed in the programme is 22 October. Programme; calendar
Materials with an earlier life
In its report published on 24 October, Wallpaper describes sack fabric hanging in the building’s arcades. The material previously served to transport cocoa. Moving it into an exhibition changes how it is encountered: worn objects can retain evidence of the people who made, carried and handled them. Report
Artnet also describes “Things Fall Apart”, an installation drawn from a former Ghanaian glass bottle factory. Recovered materials were transported and assembled again. Elements once belonging to a production site thereby enter the exhibition space, inviting attention to their earlier uses as well as their present form. Installation
More than one artistic voice
CATPC brings together artists and plantation workers in Lusanga, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. About the collective
The collective contributes cocoa sculptures and embroidery on jute. Human Activities places the invitation within an ongoing collaboration with Mahama, including work in Lusanga in 2022. The collective’s participation extends the exhibition beyond the trajectory of a single artist. Collaboration
An accompanying catalogue is available in French and English. It brings together contributions from curators, conversations with Mahama and an essay by Bernard Akoi-Jackson about KNUST university in Kumasi. Those different perspectives provide another way into the connections between making art, learning and collective work. Catalogue
The Foundation gives its address as 2, place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris. Its published hours run from 11:00 to 19:00 Tuesday to Thursday, with Monday closing. Check access conditions before visiting. Practical information