15 January-1 July 2026
Linking past, present and future, The Ga Legacy in Colour is an exhibition dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Ga language from Accra, Ghana, in a contemporary form.
The exhibition brings Ga words and Gã Samai – the traditional wisdom symbols of the Ga people – into bold focus through colour, form and rhythm. Each piece becomes a small archive of memory and possibility, celebrating resilience, continuity and pride The collection honours elders and storytellers, while speaking directly to a new generation raised between cultures and cities.
In The Ga Legacy in Colour, Ga words and Gã Samai stand unapologetically present, revealing how a living language needs to continue to shape culture and identity for generations to come. It asks: what does it mean to hold on to language when the world keeps moving?
Kukueley is a London-based graphic artist specialising in contemporary African art inspired by the Ga language, infused with influences from the Western world. Sharing a mixed Ghanaian and Jamaican family heritage and raised in London, Kukueley’s love of African culture blossomed after multiple trips to Accra, Ghana where she became totally immersed in the vibrancy of the city.
Kukueley ’s aim is to continue the preservation of our culture through contemporary design by providing African representation through artwork.
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All artworks in the exhibition are available to purchase. Please ask a member of staff or email hello@halfmoon.org.uk
Interact with the exhibition
Beneath some of the artworks there are chalk boards for visitors – young and older – to make their own responses, or leave their own creative imprints for others to enjoy. There is also a specially created Gallery Trail for children to complete.
School and community groups can visit free of charge by pre-booking and can use the exhibition to support Arts Award Discover and Explore. Contact Androulla on 020 7709 8908 or youth@halfmoon.org.uk for more information.
Opening times
The Ga Legacy in Colour runs from 15 January-1 July 2026 at Gallery @ Half Moon during the theatre opening hours: Monday – Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm when performances are on.
Art at Half Moon
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Our Stages of Half Moon exhibition is on permanent display in the upper corridor and is overflowing with photographs and original posters highlighting the rich heritage of Half Moon Theatre.
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