{"product_id":"paul-ahyi-africa-hope","title":"Paul Ahyi - Africa Hope","description":"\u003cdiv color=\"black60\" class=\"sc-bdVaJa lgDNGn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Ahyi (1930 - 2010)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAfrica Hope\u003c\/em\u003e, c 1988\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-bdVaJa lgDNGn\" color=\"black60\"\u003ePartially polychromed openwork plaster sculpture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-bdVaJa lgDNGn\" color=\"black60\"\u003eSigned and inscribed in pen at the bottom left\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv color=\"black60\" class=\"sc-bdVaJa lgDNGn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e38 x 24 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfrica Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is a seminal work by Paul Ahyi, one of the most influential figures in modern African art and a master of the \u003cem\u003ezota\u003c\/em\u003e technique. This piece reflects Ahyi’s distinctive sculptural language, marked by dynamic lines, spiritual resonance, and a powerful celebration of African identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis smaller version faithfully captures the monumental energy and symbolic force of the original composition. It echoes Ahyi’s major public artworks, extending his vision beyond the studio and into the global cultural landscape. \u003cstrong\u003eThe monumental version of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrica Hope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is installed at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was presented during the 1988 Olympic Games. Its presence there underscores Ahyi’s international stature and the universal reach of his artistic message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv font-family=\"'Adobe Garamond W08', 'adobe-garamond-pro', 'AGaramondPro-Regular', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif\" font-size=\"14px\" class=\"sc-ifAKCX cFlEyZ sc-htpNat hetObL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contemporary African Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63481070387530,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1170\/6465\/files\/Paul-Ahyi-sculpture-Africa-Hope.webp?v=1789024070","url":"https:\/\/parisafrica.com\/products\/paul-ahyi-africa-hope","provider":"PARIS AFRICA GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}