In 1962, Picelj initiated a series of his self-published “Edition a” art booklets, having released a total of seven publications up until 1964. Each issue of “Edition a” featured the work of one artist —mostly of a colleague whose work he admired.
In 1962, Picelj initiated a series of his self-published “Edition a” art booklets, having released a total of seven publications up until 1964. Each issue of “Edition a” featured the work of one artist —mostly of a colleague whose work he admired.
Supporting Women in Art and Collaboration with Gallery 1957
As part of the event, the Foundation invited two Polish artists – Marta Nadolle and Eliza Proszczuk – who, together with Ernestina Mansa Doku and with the support of Moses Adjei, Cornelius Annor, and Raphael Adjetey Adjei Mayne, led art workshops for children at Kids Haven School, built by the Omenaa Foundation. The theme of the workshops was the heritage of textile art in Poland and Ghana. Nadolle and Proszczuk’s trip and participation in Accra Cultural Week were co-financed by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
Accra Cultural Week also provided an opportunity to meet Ghanaian artists and curators, including Ibrahim Mahama, Rita Mawuena Benissan, Serge Attukwei Clottey, Denyse Gawu-Mensah, Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe, Ato Annan, Selasie Gomado, Awanle Ayiboro, Abdur Rahman Muhammad, James Mishio, Kwaku Yaro, and Courage Hunke.
At the same time, the final of the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize took place – the first prize in history dedicated exclusively to women artists from Ghana and the diaspora. The event, organized by Gallery 1957, brought together an international jury that included Omenaa Mensah. The initiative, named after Yaa Asantewaa – a queen and warrior of the Ashanti people, a symbol of courage and independence – aims to discover new talents, amplify the voices of female artists, and create space for their professional and artistic development. The prize was established in 2021 to promote and support women in the art world – an environment still dominated by men.
This year’s winner was Theresah Ankomah – an interdisciplinary artist known for working with natural materials and exploring the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary sustainability challenges. Ankomah received a financial award and a year-long artistic residency, culminating in a solo exhibition during Accra Cultural Week 2026. Thanks to the involvement of the OmenaArt Foundation in the project, her works will also be presented at the Orangery of the Wilanów Palace during the TOP CHARITY Art 2026 exhibition, opening the door to European audiences. The jury also awarded distinctions to Rita Fatric Bewong (2nd place) and Gifty Amoateng (3rd place).
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