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Godfried Donkor #7,274Mid-Career

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Selected Works22

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Previous Sales 15

Sotheby's
St George Stevenson vs. St Jack Broughton
St George Stevenson vs. St Jack Broughton, 2010
Unknown
Mar 2024
Bonhams
Big Apple
Big Apple, 2003
Bought In
Dec 2025
Bonhams
St Bill Richmond - The Black Terror
St Bill Richmond - The Black Terror, 2010
$10,498
Mar 2024
Phillips
St. Michael
St. Michael, 2019
$1,270
Mar 2024
Phillips
Colossus II
Colossus II, 2019
$6,350
Mar 2023
Christie's
Jamestown Masquerade XII
Jamestown Masquerade XII, 2011
$4,476
Oct 2022
Christie's
Jamestown Masquerade VI
Jamestown Masquerade VI, 2006
$2,797
Oct 2022
Bonhams
From slave to the champ III
From slave to the champ III, 1998
$5,341
May 2022
Bonhams
(i) Madonna on Vogue; (ii) Madonna on Vogue
(i) Madonna on Vogue; (ii) Madonna on Vogue, 2010
$2,671
May 2022
Bonhams
Browning Madonna
Browning Madonna, 2009
Bought In
May 2022
Bonhams
Jamestown Masquerade II & III
Jamestown Masquerade II & III, 2006
$1,695
Dec 2021
Everard Read · Artsy
Madonna in Red & Rainbow
Madonna in Red & Rainbow , 2010
No longer available
Gold Leaf and Mixed Media on Canvas
Black Liquid Art Gallery · Artsy
Madonna
Madonna, 2014
No longer available
Mixed media on cardboard
Black Liquid Art Gallery · Artsy
saint
saint, 2014
No longer available
Collage and gold leaf on cardboard
Black Liquid Art Gallery · Artsy
Black Madonna
Black Madonna, 2003
No longer available
Mixed media on hard paper

For Sale 6

Gallery 1957 · Artsy
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME II
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME II, 2019
For sale
Collage on paper
Gallery 1957 · Artsy
St Thomas, up to scratch
St Thomas, up to scratch, 2019
On hold
Oil, Acrylic and gold leaf on linen
Gallery 1957 · Artsy
ST BILL, up to scratch on F. T
ST BILL, up to scratch on F. T, 2019
For sale
Collage on paper
Gallery 1957 · Artsy
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME IV
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME IV, 2019
For sale
Collage on paper
Gallery 1957 · Artsy
ST GEORGE, ‘little chocolate’, up to scratch
ST GEORGE, ‘little chocolate’, up to scratch, 2019
For sale
Collage on paper
Gallery 1957 · Artsy
Asafo II
Asafo II, 2017
For sale
Collage on paper
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#386 Gallery 1957
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Central Saint Martins (UAL)
London, UK
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Current Exhibitions3

#386 Gallery 1957

61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Godfried Donkor

66 Gamel Abdul Nasser Ave, Accra, Ghana

May 9, 2026 — Aug 7, 2026

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#7,203 CO3 Art Gallery

Opening Celebration | Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Godfried Donkor

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH, UK

May 22, 2026 — Aug 20, 2026

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#386 Gallery 1957

Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Godfried Donkor

66 Gamel Abdul Nasser Ave, Accra, Ghana

May 22, 2026 — Aug 20, 2026

DetailsWebsite
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Recent News13

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From Normal to Ania Magliano: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
The Guardian's weekly entertainment guide includes a section on art exhibitions, highlighting two shows opening in the UK. Godfried Donkor's solo exhi…
exhibitionsMay 16, 2026
Koyo Kouoh’s Legacy Shapes the 2026 Venice Biennale
Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman to curate the Venice Biennale, was appointed curator of the 2026 edition and began shaping the main exhibition tit…
exhibitionsMay 8, 2026
First Impressions of a Venice Biennale Torn Apart by the Present
The 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," opens amid turmoil: its curator Koyo Kouoh died of cancer during planning, and the festival jury res…
exhibitionsMay 6, 2026
The Art Diary May 2026 – Revd Jonathan Evens
The article titled "The Art Diary May 2026 – Revd Jonathan Evens" appears to be a diary or column by Revd Jonathan Evens, published on Artlyst, coveri…
cultureMay 5, 2026
What is the international exhibition of the Venice Biennale like? Review of "In minor keys" by Koyo Kouoh
The 2026 Venice Biennale, titled "In minor keys" and curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, opens to the public on May 9 amid controversies including the abs…
reviewMay 5, 2026
In Minor Keys: how Venice's international exhibition was brought to life after the death of artistic director Koyo Kouoh
The 61st Venice Biennale's international exhibition, titled "In Minor Keys," was realized after the sudden death of its artistic director, Koyo Kouoh,…
exhibitionsMay 5, 2026
In Minor Keys: The 61st Biennale di Arte Venezia Opens Under Koyo Kouoh (1967–2025).
The 61st Biennale di Arte Venezia opens under the posthumous curatorial vision of Koyo Kouoh (1967–2025), the late Cameroonian-born curator who reshap…
exhibitionsApr 29, 2026
A Data Analysis of the 2026 Venice Biennale Signals a Shift to the Present
The 2026 Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," marks a significant pivot from the historical revisionism of recent editions toward a focus on conte…
exhibitionsApr 13, 2026
Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Ghanaian-British artist Godfried Donkor is set to debut his first UK institutional solo exhibition, "It’s a Numbers Game," at Firstsite in Colchester.…
exhibitionsApr 13, 2026
venice biennale 2026 artist list koyo kouoh
The Venice Biennale has released the artist list for its 61st edition, titled "In Minor Keys," featuring 111 participants. This edition is historicall…
exhibitionsMar 1, 2026
the venice biennale list
The 61st Venice Biennale has announced the 111 participating artists for its main exhibition, titled “In Minor Keys.” Curated by a team of collaborato…
exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026
Venice Biennale Names 111 Artists for International Exhibition
The Venice Biennale has officially announced the 111 artists, duos, and collectives selected for the 61st International Art Exhibition, titled "In Min…
exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026
Biennale Arte 2026: the invited artists
The Venice Biennale has officially announced the list of invited artists for its 61st edition in 2026. The selection features a diverse global cohort …
exhibitionsFeb 25, 2026
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Past Exhibitions2

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#849 Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Tirailleurs: Trials and Tribulations - From Cannon Fodder to Avant-Garde - The Forgotten Soldiers Who Freed Europe

Oscar Ngu Atanga, Kader Attia, Yassine Balbzioui, Anguezomo Nzé Mboulou Mba Bikoro, Kathleen Bomani, Halida Boughriet, Tiffany Chung, Binta Diaw, Godfried Donkor, Juan-Pedro Fabra Guemberena, Abrie Fourie, Pélagie Gbaguidi, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Daniel Lind-Ramos, Monica de Miranda, Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn, Josèfa Ntjam, Mario Pfeifer, Slavs and Tatars, El Hadji Sy, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Dior Thiam, Barthélémy Toguo, Francisco Vidal, Hana Yoo, a.o.

John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin, Germany

Mar 21, 2026 — Jun 14, 2026

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Saatchi Gallery

Filling In The Pieces In Black

Cornelius Annor, Reginald Armstrong, Larry Amponsah, Ofunne Azinge, Radcliffe Bailey, Kwame Akoto Bamfo, Kwesi Botchway, Wonder Buhle, Samuel Desaboia, Godfried Donkor, Esiri Erheriene-Essi, Johnson Eziefula, Modupeola Fadugba, Nicola Green, Marcel Gyan, Lyle Ashton Harris, Yinka Ilori, Hassan Issah, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Alexis McGrigg, Mario Moore, Kaloki Nyamai, Joshua Oheneba-Takyi, Zak Ové, Patrick Quarm, Sheena Rose, Samuel de Saboia, Khadija Saye, Mickalene Thomas, Hank Willlis Thomas, Uthman Wahaab, Khari Turner, Lulama Wolf, Kwaku Yaro

Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, UK

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Art Fair Appearances3

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Frieze Seoul — Seoul
2025
Art Basel Hong Kong — Hong Kong
2024
Untitled: Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2019
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Recent Activity20

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Exhibition
Filling In The Pieces In Black
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Exhibition
Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
May 22, 2026
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Exhibition
Opening Celebration | Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
May 22, 2026
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From Normal to Ania Magliano: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
May 16, 2026
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Exhibition
61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
May 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Koyo Kouoh’s Legacy Shapes the 2026 Venice Biennale
May 8, 2026
newspaper
News
First Impressions of a Venice Biennale Torn Apart by the Present
May 6, 2026
newspaper
News
The Art Diary May 2026 – Revd Jonathan Evens
May 5, 2026
newspaper
News
Com’è la mostra internazionale della Biennale di Venezia? Recensione di “In minor keys” di Koyo Kouoh
May 5, 2026
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News
In Minor Keys: how Venice's international exhibition was brought to life after the death of artistic director Koyo Kouoh
May 5, 2026
newspaper
News
In Minor Keys: The 61st Biennale di Arte Venezia Opens Under Koyo Kouoh (1967–2025).
Apr 29, 2026
newspaper
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A Data Analysis of the 2026 Venice Biennale Signals a Shift to the Present
Apr 13, 2026
newspaper
News
Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Apr 13, 2026
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Exhibition
Tirailleurs: Trials and Tribulations - From Cannon Fodder to Avant-Garde - The Forgotten Soldiers Who Freed Europe
Mar 21, 2026
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venice biennale 2026 artist list koyo kouoh
Mar 1, 2026
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the venice biennale list
Feb 25, 2026
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Venice Biennale Names 111 Artists for International Exhibition
Feb 25, 2026
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Biennale Arte 2026: the invited artists
Feb 25, 2026
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Art Fair
Frieze Seoul 2025
Sep 3, 2025
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Art Fair
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024
Mar 26, 2024
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Related News5

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