Diary > Georg Haberler - Accra
Accra, Ghana04/24–06/24
Georg Haberler
During my residency, I originally wanted to work with textiles from the Kantamanto Market in Accra. When I was there, however, I realized quickly that it did not feel right to take textiles from the market and bring them back to Europe. So, I dropped the old plan and told myself to be attentive, to observe and listen. This is actually not quite easy because the city is rather intensive in all respects. Eventually, I was able to produce several works that document my state of mind there rather well.
| 1. | My stay in one word: |
| Hot | |
| 2. | Dos & don’ts in this place: |
| Buy fruit from Vivian (Mon-Fri from around 8 o’clock in front of the apartment. | |
| 3. | Things I miss since I am no longer there: |
| The friendliness and curiosity of the people. | |
| 4. | Where to shop great supplies: |
| Going to the Makola Market, asking around and embracing adventure. | |
| 5. | What you should definitely bring with you from home: |
| Everything you absolutely need. | |
| 6. | Concerning art at this destination and where I visited the best exhibitions: |
| Gallery 1957, Noldor Residence, Nubuke Foundation | |
| 7. | Around the studio – where I shop, drink my coffee and get the best lunch deal in walking distance: |
| Jamestown Coffee Company, Kukun, Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant | |
| 8. | Where I like to spend the evening (dinner, drinks, best sound and networking opportunity): |
| Going for a stroll through Osu at dusk, The Republic Bar & Grill | |
| 9. | What would have been useful to know before coming here and starting my residency: |
| That I would not like the coffee available there. |
Website resident: georghaberler.com