Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku: Building New Worlds from Discarded Textiles

Written By Marques Hardin

A New Visual Language for a Global Crisis

Aggrey’s work is situated at the intersection of past and future, memory and reinvention. It bridges Ghanaian traditions with global challenges, offering a new visual language to address pressing concerns such as textile waste, environmental degradation, and fractured social identities. His art doesn’t just critique—it proposes. Through methodical transformation of the discarded, Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku challenges us to confront what we throw away, not just materially but morally—and inspires us to reimagine what we can rebuild.

Marques Hardin

Artgence is a Paris-based curatorial platform and art consultancy dedicated to showcasing eco-conscious contemporary art from Africa and the diaspora. Our mission is to elevate emerging and mid-career artists who confront environmental, cultural, and social issues through innovative, sustainable practices.

Rooted in the belief that art is a catalyst for change, Artgence creates immersive exhibitions, curated experiences, and strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between the art world, environmental advocacy, and technical innovation. We specialize in introducing bold, thought-provoking works into new markets—fostering dialogue around pressing global concerns such as waste management, textile pollution, and climate justice.

By collaborating with artists, collectors, institutions, and environmental experts, Artgence seeks to redefine the role of art in sustainability—not just as commentary, but as a powerful tool for education, transformation, and global connection.

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