Carlos Idun-Tawiah Ghanaian, b. 18/5/1997

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Works
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Between Stations, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Between Stations, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Iron Fist, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Iron Fist, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Broken Bread, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Broken Bread, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Mouthpiece, 2024.
    Mouthpiece, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, 9th March, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    9th March, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Dreams from my Father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Dreams from my Father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, In the Moonlight, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    In the Moonlight, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Round Of Applause, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Round Of Applause, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Right Wrong,Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Right Wrong,Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Day One, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Day One, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Blue, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Blue, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Better Left Unsaid, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Better Left Unsaid, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, In The Hand Of The Father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    In The Hand Of The Father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, An Apple A Day, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    An Apple A Day, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Once Upon A Younger Year, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Once Upon A Younger Year, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, My Only Ticket Home, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    My Only Ticket Home, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Lord’s Prayer, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    The Lord’s Prayer, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Generations, (Triptych), Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Generations, (Triptych), Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, My first Photograph, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    My first Photograph, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Dance with my father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    Dance with my father, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Grass is Greener Where my Father is, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
    The Grass is Greener Where my Father is, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Lost in her Charm, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
    Lost in her Charm, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Taxi, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
    Taxi, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Love is a Picnic, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
    Love is a Picnic, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2024.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Barbershop, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    The Barbershop, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Brothers Fight, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    Brothers Fight, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Fight Night, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    Fight Night, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Taya Man no be Lazy Man, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    Taya Man no be Lazy Man, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Can we Take the Long Way Home?, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    Can we Take the Long Way Home?, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Can we Take the Long Way Home? II, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    Can we Take the Long Way Home? II, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Greener Pastures, Bluer Oceans, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2023.
    Greener Pastures, Bluer Oceans, Saint Louis, Senegal, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, What Are Brothers For?, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
    What Are Brothers For?, Accra, Ghana, 2023.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Home Sweet Home, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Home Sweet Home, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Daddy's Polaroid, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Daddy's Polaroid, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Oh Grace, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Oh Grace, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Your Cup of Tea, Accra, Ghana, 2022
    Your Cup of Tea, Accra, Ghana, 2022
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Like Father, Like Son, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Like Father, Like Son, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, My House, My Rules, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    My House, My Rules, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Till Death Do Us Part (Diptych), Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Till Death Do Us Part (Diptych), Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Joy Comes in the Morning, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Joy Comes in the Morning, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Amen II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Amen II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Amen I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Amen I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, One Thousand Hallelujahs, One Thousand More, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    One Thousand Hallelujahs, One Thousand More, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Gospel, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    The Gospel, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Good Book, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    The Good Book, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Mr Bilson, Play On, 2022.
    Mr Bilson, Play On, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Grace Flows Like a River Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Grace Flows Like a River Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Let the Little Children Come to Me, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Let the Little Children Come to Me, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Mommy Smile, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Mommy Smile, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Family Photograph II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    The Family Photograph II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, The Family Photograph I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    The Family Photograph I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Panyin, Kakra I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Panyin, Kakra I, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Panyin, Kakra II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Panyin, Kakra II, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
  • Carlos Idun-Tawiah, Don't Say Cheese, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
    Don't Say Cheese, Accra, Ghana, 2022.
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Between Stations, Accra, Ghana, 2024.
Between Stations, Accra, Ghana, 2024.

Carlos Idun-Tawiah b. 1997 is a Ghanaian artist, photographer and filmmaker based in Accra, Ghana.

 

Inspired by archival treasures from the African continent, Carlos seeks to highlight and reimagine its dynamic landscapes, seamlessly weaving together fiction and non-fiction, past and present, memory and imagination.

 

His photographs are distinguished by their optimistic and uplifting themes, exploring youth, community, aging, friendship, faith, hope, and love.

 

Through his visual narratives, Carlos remains dedicated to authentically capturing the beauty and vibrancy of contemporary African life, telling its story with heartfelt sincerity and grace.

 

His creative process is deeply rooted in personal experiences and cultural memory, allowing him to craft stories that resonate with authenticity and emotion.

 

His acclaimed series “Sunday Special” draws inspiration from his childhood memories of growing up in a Christian Ghanaian home.

 

By delving into family photo albums and evoking a sense of visual nostalgia, he beautifully captures the warmth, spirituality, and communal essence of Sundays in Accra.
 

In a similar vein, his series “Boys Will Always Be Boys” redefines traditional narratives of masculinity by celebrating tender, playful, and intimate moments of boyhood in Ghana. Through these works, he challenges stereotypes while offering a refreshing perspective on identity and connection.

 

Building on his exploration of family and identity, the artist’s series “Hero, Father, Friend” stands as a poignant tribute to his late father and a broader reflection on Black fatherhood.

 

Through a blend of lived experiences and imagined moments, the series reconstructs the bond between father and son, capturing both the tangible and ephemeral aspects of their relationship.

 

Drawing from personal memories, family connections, and archival inspiration, Idun-Tawiah not only confronts the absence left by his father's passing but also celebrates the enduring legacy of fatherhood.

 

With its warm, nostalgic tones and emotionally charged compositions, the series invites viewers to reflect on the universal themes of love, loss, and the unspoken ties that shape our lives.

 

Idun-Tawiah's work has garnered international acclaim for its vibrant storytelling and meticulous attention to color, texture, and gesture. Among his many accolades, he was awarded the Contemporary African Photography Prize (2023), the British Journal of Photography OpenWalls Arles Prize (2023), and the Belfast Photo Festival Spotlight Award (2023).

 

His evocative photography has been showcased at prestigious venues worldwide, including Art Basel Miami, Les Rencontres d'Arles, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Phillips Auction in London. Through his lens, Carlos continues to celebrate African life by blending historical influences with contemporary narratives, creating deeply resonant works that honor Black culture and identity.

 

Carlos Idun-Tawiah brings a fresh perspective to Alta’s distinguished roster of fine art photographers. His first exhibition with the gallery will be a solo show in Paris, with dates to be announced soon.