Ibrahim MahamaIn Dear Home of Scars
A new installation by Ibrahim Mahama exposes the colonial ‘scars in the landscape’ in Northern Ghana – and inspires the local community.
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Contemporary Art Documentaries
Visual Art & Performing Art
Discover a curated collection of free contemporary art documentaries featuring some of the world’s leading artists. Ammodo Docs offers intimate cinematic portraits that provide a unique insight into the ideas, creative processes and social impact of internationally acclaimed artists working across visual art, architecture, performance, film and design.
Directed by award-winning filmmakers, each short documentary combines compelling storytelling with exceptional cinematography, offering viewers rare access to the artists behind influential contemporary practices. The films are available to watch free worldwide and are part of the internationally growing Ammodo Docs series, dedicated to pioneering artists and scientists whose work shapes our understanding of today’s world.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, student, educator, researcher or simply curious about contemporary culture, these documentaries explore the people, ideas and places behind groundbreaking artistic practices. From large-scale installations and public art to questions of identity, memory, sustainability and innovation, Ammodo Docs brings contemporary art to a global audience through beautifully crafted documentary films.
Visual art
Ibrahim Mahama
Mounira Al Solh
In Dancing on the RuinsThe Lebanese-Dutch artist Mounira Al Solh is confronted with the reality of violence in her home region – her engaged, playful and colourful art is the antidote.
Aimée Zito Lema
In Dimension of AbsenceVisual artist Aimée Zito Lema shows how art can function as a medium for memory work as she grapples with the violent parts of Argentinian history.
Jonathas de Andrade
In Northern WindsIntrigued by their skilful way of rolling sailboats up and down the beach, visual artist Jonathas de Andrade attempts to capture the ingenious choreography of the traditional jangadeiros (sailors).
Performing Art
Michel van der Aa
In In Between RealitiesIn his multimedia operas, composer and director Michel van der Aa explores the big themes of our digitised age, contemplating existential questions in the border area between humans, machines and consciousness.
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Eline Arbo
In The Storm WithinWhile rehearsing a play full of magic and trolls, Eline Arbo reflects on being a socially engaged theater director in a turbulent world.
Pierre Audi
In Three ActsIn Three Acts, world-renowned opera director Pierre Audi unpacks the elements needed to open a world of fantasy and dreams: stage design, singers and audience.
Nicole Beutler
In Eyes Wide OpenChoreographic theatre artist Nicole Beutler combines a strong artistic vision with democratic participation as she evokes our planet’s demise on stage.
Featured artists
- Ibrahim Mahama
- Mounira al Solh
- Jonathas de Andrade
- Michel van der Aa
- Pierre Audi
- Nicole Beutler
- Aimée Zito Lema
- Eline Arbo