Latifah Iddriss K
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Intrigued by conditions framing perception, Latifah Iddriss seeks how consciousness impresses on space+life, translating psyches into worlds. To vent conditions evoking desire, knowledge, consumption, and policy: the artist bridges mediums, methods and materials to explore how entities synthesize and transform.
Currently directing Cult Meraki, the creative engine integrates artistic and professional practices (across art, architecture, design and construction), researching+experimenting for responsive developments through:
Locale go: scaling the design + construction of structures for better function + aesthetics in connection to surroundings; imbibing flexible and modular systems to improve energy + cost efficiency.
WIP: translating design and production processes to train skills and standardize production.
Concept Space: A collection of buildings showcasing concepts for enhancing life, environments and economies. The prototypes offer workshops, residencies and exhibitions on art + culture.
M+: advancing ideas to hone creative thinking, community-making and eco-systems.
Since graduating architecture school at KNUST, Iddriss worked with Mobius Architecture, Ashesi Design School, and Mustard Architecture. Exhibiting under Nubuke Foundation, Arthaus, ANO, at 1-54 and being featured by Christie’s Auction House.
Education
Arthaus - Studio assistant of Kofi Setordji
KNUST - Bsc. Architecture
Exhibitions /Projects/
– Design, Technical consultation | Flood control project and public build at Efua Sutherland park with Willow
Technologies, Midunu, Cult Meraki, Ashesi Design school, Ato Annan | British Council. Future by Design: Cove Park / Mae-ling Lokko / Tom Morton | August 2021
– Panelist | AFRICA BY DESIGN | Meet the Designers discussion | Aug 2019, 24 Jan 2021
– Exhibition | Stations of Protest | Nubuke Foundation | Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
– Project Coordination, Technical Consultation | Mapping Accra: Parks and Public spaces | Mmofra foundation | 2020
– Exhibition | Africa by design | August 2019
– Exhibition | Women as the centre; Art x feminism | March 2020
– Panelist | Conversation with creative families and the development of creative ecosystems | Kobby Graham, FCA | Feb 2018
– Exhibition | A Consciousness Project, Phase 1, Chale Wote | August 2017
– Exhibition | Dispersed (group with BBFA, Dorothy Amenuke, Samira Saidi) | Nubuke Foundation | August 2017
– Exhibition | Portraits Of A City, Ano Gh | March 2017
– Exhibition | Agbaako 1:54 Art Fair for Ano Gh & Gallery 1957 | October 2016
– Barclays L’atelier Art Competition Adjudicator | 2016
– Exhibition | ArtXLagos | November 2016
– Exhibition & Book Launch | Kiosk Culture, Ano Gh | October 2015
– Nominated & Awarded (public vote) | GhanaWeb Women Excellence in Creative Arts: for exceptional
contributions showcasing talent, creativity & making a significant impact in the cultural & artistic scene | 8 Aug 2023.
– Panelist | ACP-EU Culture Programme: Roundtable, Opening session – Summer School of Programme to
support Cultural and Creative Institutions in West Africa | 15 Aug 2022
– Shortlist | Making Matters Design Challenge: Indigenous, domestic circular practices can be amplified or
translated across contexts to catalyse 21st Century opportunities | Coventry University’s Faculty of Arts and
Humanities - British Council | March 2022
– Panelist | Save the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park Campaign, Design Charrette and Campaign Launch:
Working Panel: Space, Politics, People & Flow | Dec 14 2021
– Panelist | her(e) : (a) conversation (a)round (a) table | to her(e), otherwise* a digital platform for African/
Diaspora women architects, creatives and spatial thinkers conceived by our collective | Nov 27 202
Work
– M+ | 2022 - present
– Concept Spaces | Co - founder, Creative director | 2019 - present
– Work - in - Progress (WIP) | Co- founder, designer
– CultMeraki | Co - founder, Creative director | 2017 - present
– Mustard Architecture | Architect | 2016 - 2018
– Africa By Design | Placement & Display Design, Social Media Curator | 2017 - 2019
– Ashesi Design Summer School Programme | Teaching Assistant | August 2015
– Mobius Architecture| Architectural Intern | June - July 2015
– ArchiAfrika | Architectural Intern | June - July 2012
– ArtHaus, Kofi Setordji | Studio Assistant | 2009 - 2017
– Nubuke Foundation| Creative Assistant | 2008 - 2012
Publications / Writings
– Agbako. Kiosk Culture | Essay, Photography, Cover | Ano Gh & Gallery 1957
– A case of (green) | Essay: architecture and design - print edition published GLITZ LIFEstyle Magazine
– New Dawn | Essay: architecture - print edition, published by Something We Africans Got
GhanaWeb | Excellence Awards in Creative Arts https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Here-are-
all-the-winners-of-the-2023-GhanaWeb-Excellence-Awards-1896014
Contemporary and | World-forming by Ghanaian Women in Architecture https://contemporaryand.com/magazines/
worldforming-by-ghanaian-women-in-architecture/
Art Forum | Stations of Protest https://www.artforum.com/print/reviews/202105/stations-of-protest-85524
Visiter l’afrique | In Accra with Latifah Idriss http://en.visiterlafrique.com/destinations/west-africa/ghana/in-accra-with-
latifah/
10 of Ghana’s Best Contemporary Artists https://theculturetrip.com/africa/ghana/articles/10-of-ghanas-best-contemporary-artists/
Ano | Next generation http://anoghana.org/latifah-idriss/
Cultural Encyclopedia http://www.culturalencyclopaedia.org/latifah-idriss-artist
The Guardian | Ghana’s First Travelling Museum
Ghana’s first travelling museum ready to hit the road https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/ nov/08/ghanas-first-
travelling-museum-ready-to-hit-the-road-kiosk
The NewYork Times https://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/lens/2017/03/07/in-ghana-a-changing-portrait-of-ac- cra/?mcubz=0
Christies Auction House
How to get the most out of Frieze London | Christie’s http://www.christies.com/features/How-to-get-the-most-out-of-
Frieze-London-7711-1.aspx
1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/press/154-contemporary-african-art-fair
Dispersed: A New Exhibition On Diaspora And Womanhood http://www.konbini.com/ng/inspiration/dispersed-new-
exhibition-diaspora-womanhood/
Nataal Media | Chalewote 2017 http://nataal.com/chale-wote-festival/
Rodney Patrick | A conciousness Project by Latifah Iddriss https://rodneypatrick.com/2017/08/22/the-latifa-iddriss-
consciousness-project-ussh- er-fort-jamestown/
Gallery 1957 | http://www.gallery1957.com/news/page2
Contemporary And | Art X Lagos http://www.contemporaryand.com/magazines/art-x-lagos-brings-a-refreshing-flavor-to-
the- aesthetic-buds/
Website & Socials
Website
concept space: https://www.concept-space.com
Latifah Iddriss: https://www.instagram.com/latifah_iddriss/
a_consciousness_project: https://www.instagram.com/lik_space/
concept space: https://www.instagram.com/conceptspace_/