Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the L’Atelier Art Programme, hosted a solo exhibition in Accra featuring Edward Lawerh Dugbartey, the 2023 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador. The event drew art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and young creatives to celebrate Dugbartey’s work and his contribution to Ghana’s visual arts scene. Dr. Paul Bayliss, Senior Specialist for Art and Museum Curatorship at Absa, emphasized the bank’s commitment to nurturing emerging African talent through masterclasses, international residencies, mentorship, and marketing support.
The exhibition underscores Absa’s long-running L’Atelier initiative, now in its 39th year, which provides substantial investment in young African artists. By spotlighting winners like Dugbartey, the program aims to build aspirational figures for the next generation and strengthen the continent’s visual arts ecosystem. The event highlights the growing recognition of Ghanaian artists in the global art market and the role of corporate sponsorship in fostering local creative economies.