Artist Talk with Ekow Nimako

The afternoon begins with a warm welcome and a drink. Ekow Nimako will then guide the audience through his creative process, from the earliest sketches to the monumental LEGO® sculptures that bring futuristic cities, landscapes, and stories into view. He will show how play, architecture, and Afrofuturism come together, and how art can open new ways of seeing.
After his presentation, Nimako will join a conversation led by Rita Ouédraogo, with space for questions from the audience. The afternoon concludes with the chance to experience Building Black Civilizations – The Nile 3025 CE up close in the exhibition galleries.

Ekow Nimako is a Ghanaian-Canadian artist and one of the most compelling voices in Afrofuturism. With millions of black LEGO® bricks, he creates worlds where African mythology, history, and future are woven together. His work has been presented in Toronto, New York, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, and Berlin. Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is the first venue in the Netherlands to showcase his art.

An afternoon that sparks imagination and dialogue. You will see how LEGO® can be transformed into monumental art, and how Afrofuturism offers a powerful lens on both past and future. Expect inspiration, curiosity, and space for conversation.

• 3:00 p.m. Museum entry with welcome drink
• 3:15 p.m. Welcome by Marieke van Bommel
• 3:20 – 5:00 p.m. Presentation by Ekow Nimako, followed by a conversation led by Rita Ouédraogo and audience Q&A
• 5:00 p.m. Closing remarks by Marieke van Bommel with an invitation to visit the installation
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Viewing of the installation
• 6:00 p.m. End of program

Participation is free, but registration is required via the link below.
 

• Location: Light Hall, Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
• Date: October 30, 2025
• Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Participation is free, but registration is required via the link below.