Ibrahim Mahama Exhibition "The Harvest Season" in Paris

Name: Ibrahim Mahama Exhibition "The Harvest Season" in Paris - Fondation Cartier, Palais-Royal · Until 28 February 2027 · Open skip-the-line ticket, valid on the day of your choice
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Fondation Cartier, Palais-Royal · Until 28 February 2027 · Open skip-the-line ticket, valid on the day of your choice

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Ibrahim Mahama's first Paris exhibition, spanning the entire Fondation Cartier building. See more

For his first exhibition in Paris, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama takes over the entire new Fondation Cartier building on Place du Palais-Royal. Known for his monumental installations made from salvaged materials and jute sacks, he revisits the political and social utopias of the African independence era of the 1950s and 1960s. At the heart of the exhibition are Parliament of Ghosts, a parliament of Ashanti stools you can sit on, and Things Fall Apart, a former Ghanaian bottle factory rebuilt with its original materials. Nine artists and collectives join him, including photographer James Barnor.

TicketOpen and skip-the-line: valid on the day of your choice throughout the exhibition Dates22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 VenueFondation Cartier, 2 place du Palais-Royal, Paris 1st ClosedMondays Price€18 per person

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VisitIbrahim Mahama exhibition, The Harvest Season, and works by the nine associated artists and collectives TicketOpen: no date or time slot, valid on the day of your choice throughout the exhibition Skip-the-lineDirect entry, no need to go to the ticket office ValidityFrom 22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 Opening hoursTuesday to Sunday from 11am, closed on Mondays Address2 place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris Gift ideaPerfect as a gift: the recipient chooses their own visit day

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From 22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, Paris hosts a major exhibition dedicated to Ibrahim Mahama, the Ghanaian artist acclaimed for his monumental works and his unique way of bringing art, history and memory into dialogue. Entitled "The Harvest Season" (Le Temps des récoltes), it is his first exhibition in Paris. It offers a rich artistic experience built around installations, photographs, textiles, archives and architectural elements, and invites visitors to discover a different perspective on African history.

Discovering the world of Ibrahim Mahama

Born in 1987 in Tamale, Ghana, Ibrahim Mahama has developed a practice deeply rooted in the traces of the past. He works with salvaged materials, such as his famous jute sacks, objects that once had an industrial life, architectural fragments and archival documents. Rather than treating them as mere relics, the artist gives them a new purpose and turns them into a means of reflecting on economic exchange, infrastructure and Ghana's colonial and postcolonial legacy.

With "The Harvest Season", this approach takes on a new dimension: the exhibition fills the entire Fondation Cartier building on Place du Palais-Royal and revisits the political and social utopias of the African independence era in the 1950s and 1960s. A textile installation even drapes the arcades of the façade, visible from the square.

Works that tell history differently

Among the most striking projects is "Parliament of Ghosts", a parliamentary assembly made of traditional wooden Ashanti stools. The work refers to the 1966 coup d'état in Ghana, and visitors can take a seat. Throughout the exhibition, it also becomes a stage for performances, talks, debates, master classes and music, in collaboration with art schools.

Another major work, "Things Fall Apart", draws on the history of a former Ghanaian glass bottle factory that opened in 1966. Ibrahim Mahama dismantled it and rebuilt it using its original materials. The result perfectly illustrates how the artist transforms the material traces of the past into contemporary art.

A dialogue between generations of artists

The exhibition also gives pride of place to nine artists and collectives. Visitors will discover James Barnor, a leading figure of Ghanaian photography born in 1929, with Polaroids taken with Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale, vintage prints and albums. The jute canvases of Dorothy Akpene Amenuke bring a textile and craft dimension to the exhibition, while Gideon Appah draws on Ghanaian visual archives to create compositions blending memory and imagination.

The exhibition also features Zohra Opoku, known for her work with photography and textiles, and the Cercle d'Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise (CATPC), whose cocoa sculptures explore the relationship between art, labour and economics. Contributions from Courage Dzidula Kpodo, Postbox Ghana, Tjaša Rener and Feda Wardak further broaden the perspectives offered to visitors.

Practical information

Address: Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, 2 place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris, opposite the Louvre
Getting there: metro lines 1 and 7 (Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre)
Dates: from 22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11am–7pm, Friday 11am–10pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am–7pm. Closed on Mondays
Ticket: open skip-the-line ticket, valid on the day of your choice until 28 February 2027, with no date or time slot to book. E-ticket sent instantly, to show on your smartphone
Duration: allow about 1h30
On site: cloakroom, café and bookshop, free Wi-Fi
Accessibility: lifts and platform lifts for wheelchairs, wheelchairs available on loan subject to availability
Insider tip: the Friday late opening, until 10pm, lets you enjoy your day before discovering the exhibition in the evening

In the heart of Paris, just steps from the Louvre and the Palais-Royal gardens, "The Harvest Season" fits easily into a day of sightseeing, a weekend in Paris or an outing with friends. With your open ticket, there is no date to set: come whenever you like, until 28 February 2027.

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Common questions

What is the exhibition "Ibrahim Mahama, The Harvest Season"?

It is the first Paris exhibition by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, presented at the Fondation Cartier. It brings together installations, photographs, textiles, archives and architectural elements. The exhibition explores memory, social and economic transformation and the political utopias of the African independence era in the 1950s and 1960s, with a particular focus on Ghana.

What are the exhibition dates?

The exhibition runs at the Fondation Cartier from 22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Do I need to choose a visit date?

No. Our ticket is an open skip-the-line ticket: it is valid on the day of your choice throughout the exhibition, until 28 February 2027, with no date or time slot to book. Simply go to the Fondation Cartier during opening hours with your e-ticket on your smartphone.

What are the Fondation Cartier opening hours?

The Fondation Cartier is open Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 7pm, Friday from 11am to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. It is closed on Mondays.

Who is Ibrahim Mahama?

Ibrahim Mahama is a Ghanaian artist born in 1987 in Tamale. He works with salvaged materials, such as his famous jute sacks, industrial objects, archives and elements linked to his country's history. His works question Ghana's colonial and postcolonial legacy, as well as the traces left by political, economic and social change. In 2019, he founded three art centres in Tamale.

What can I see during the visit?

The exhibition brings together monumental installations, photographs, textiles, archives, sculptures and architectural elements. It fills the entire Fondation Cartier building, with works created or adapted specifically for its spaces. A textile installation even drapes the arcades of the façade, visible from Place du Palais-Royal.

What is "Parliament of Ghosts"?

"Parliament of Ghosts" is a major installation by Ibrahim Mahama: a parliamentary assembly made of traditional wooden Ashanti stools. The work refers to the 1966 coup d'état in Ghana, and visitors can sit on it. It also hosts talks and cultural events throughout the exhibition.

What is the installation "Things Fall Apart"?

"Things Fall Apart" is a monumental architectural installation that rebuilds a former Ghanaian glass bottle factory opened in 1966. Ibrahim Mahama dismantled it and rebuilt it with its original materials, turning it into a work about Ghana's history and memory.

Which other artists take part in the exhibition?

Ibrahim Mahama is joined by nine artists and collectives: Dorothy Akpene Amenuke, Gideon Appah, James Barnor, the Cercle d'Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise (CATPC), Courage Dzidula Kpodo, Postbox Ghana, Zohra Opoku, Tjaša Rener and Feda Wardak.

Does the exhibition include photography?

Yes. Photography plays an important role in the exhibition, notably with the work of James Barnor, the great Ghanaian photographer born in 1929: Polaroids taken with Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale in 2024, vintage prints and albums. A presentation of his work can also be seen in the Galerie Valois of the Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre metro station.

Is there a cultural programme alongside the exhibition?

Yes. "Parliament of Ghosts" hosts a programme of concerts, performances, talks, debates, lectures and master classes, as well as activities run with art schools. The programme is published throughout the season on the Fondation Cartier website.

How long does the visit take?

Allow about 1h30 to see the whole exhibition.

How do I get to the Fondation Cartier?

The Fondation Cartier is located at 2 place du Palais-Royal, in the 1st arrondissement, opposite the Louvre. It is served by metro lines 1 and 7 (Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre station) and several bus lines. There are also Vélib' bike stations nearby.