Hip-Hop Fusion: Immersive Comic Art Exhibition - Closing Show

Featured in Complex Canada, CTV and NBA Canada, the art pieces of Andy Akangah (@theakarts) have captured national attention for blending hip-hop and comic book culture.

Come enjoy an unique art experience at his 2nd solo art show, Hip-Hop Fusion brought to you by one of the city's best art hubs, Urban Art Collective.

From lenticular prints and projection mapping, to paper installations and vinyl art, plus colouring books for all ages, Akangah teams up with local esteemed artists Michaela van Beinum and Florencia Alba to transform his 2-dimensional comics to 3-dimensional form!

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning for a second look, this closing event is packed with exclusive programming that takes you deeper into the world of art, hip-hop, and comics.

🎨 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Be the first to glimpse Andy’s upcoming 2025 artworks and uncover the creative process behind Hip-Hop Fusion.
💬 Art Talk & Q&A: Dive into the inspirations, techniques, and secrets of Andy’s pieces. From lenticular prints to projection mapping, hear directly from the artist in an intimate discussion, followed by your chance to ask questions.
🔍 Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Explore the gallery in a whole new way! Compete in a scavenger hunt with easter eggs within the artworks and win a premium AKARTS bundle package worth $500.

Critical Praise

"So impressive it caught the eye of Timothée Chalamet, who wore the AKARTS Frank Ocean tee, causing sellouts and counterfeits, had The Weeknd share his After Hours art on his Instagram, and Rick Ross share his artistic take on the rapper with Drake on Hot Ones."

— Complex Canada

"Andy Akangah is one of Ottawa's most prolific digital artists." — CTV News

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Urban Art Collective, 1088 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada