The 2022 Premium Art Exhibition you’re referring to is most likely the SoundOut Premium Art Exhibition, a contemporary art event organized in Ghana to promote local artists and creative industries.

Overview

The SoundOut Premium Art Exhibition (2022) was an art showcase held in Accra, Ghana, aimed at promoting Ghanaian contemporary art and connecting artists with collectors, investors, and the public. It was organized with support from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA).

Location and Date

• Venue: Underbridge Events Centre, Accra, specifically in East Legon
• Opening: 3 December 2022
• Duration: About one week (ending around 9 December 2022)

Purpose of the Exhibition

The exhibition was designed to:

• Showcase Ghanaian contemporary artworks
• Promote creative exports from Ghana
• Provide networking opportunities for artists, collectors, and investors
• Increase global awareness of “Made-in-Ghana” art products

GEPA organized it as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s non-traditional export sector, especially the industrial art and craft industry.

Artists and Artworks

The exhibition featured works from about 13 selected artists, including:

• Bright Danso
• Chantelle Kuulua Eghan
• Larry Otoo
• Amarkine Amartefio
• Kweku Genfi
• Afia Adutwumwaa Agyei
• Maitreye Roy

Their works explored themes such as:

• Nature
• Social issues
• Unity and culture
• Modern African identity

The artworks included different media such as:

• Paintings
• Sculptures
• Mixed media
• Contemporary visual installations

International Promotion

The SoundOut exhibition was also promoted internationally.
In 2022, a related showcase was held in Paris during the “Accra in Paris” cultural festival, displaying works of Ghanaian artists to a global audience.