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Akwasi Bediako Afrane Makes Electronic Waste Dance at the Lyon Biennale

Ghanaian artist Akwasi Bediako Afrane, 36, showcases a monumental piece made from Western electronic waste called 'The Dance of Dialogue' at the Lyon Biennale, continuing the legacy of El Anatsui.


Amina Cissé
Amina Cissé
October 15, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Akwasi Bediako Afrane, a 36-year-old Ghanaian artist, is presenting a monumental work titled “The Dance of Dialogue” at the Lyon Biennale.

This original creation is composed of electronic devices discarded by the West, assembled to form an artistic installation that is both playful and meaningful.

His work follows in the footsteps of the renowned Ghanaian artist El Anatsui, known for his giant tapestries made from crushed bottle caps.

“The Dance of Dialogue” invites reflection on recycling and cultural exchanges through a piece that brings smiles and captures the attention of visitors to the Biennale.

Sources

  • RFI (FR) — Biennale de Lyon: Akwasi Bediako Afrane, l’artiste ghanéen fait danser les déchets électroniques (2026-10-14)

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