Ibrahim Mahama in Naples – Voyageur
From 21 September to 18 November 2026, Voyageur, a new public art installation by Ibrahim Mahama, curated by Vincenzo Trione, comes to Piazza Municipio in Naples.
Three monumental boats in the heart of Naples tell stories of journeys, memory and encounters between cultures.
From 21 September to 18 November 2026, Piazza Municipio hosts Voyageur, a monumental installation by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, curated by Vincenzo Trione as part of the Napoli Contemporanea 2026 programme.
The work consists of three large wooden boats, approximately 5, 7 and 8 metres tall, built using traditional Ghanaian designs and techniques. Partially embedded in the ground, the boats transform the square into a space for reflection on the relationship between journeys and belonging.
Symbolically facing the Mediterranean, the installation weaves together stories of migration, memory, cultural exchange and hope, creating a dialogue between West Africa and Naples, a city whose identity has always been closely connected to the sea.
An opportunity to discover how contemporary art can transform a public space into a place of encounter and reflection.
