Ekow Eshun author biography, plus links to books by Ekow Eshun.

Ekow Eshun

Ekow Eshun is a British writer, curator, broadcaster, and author of the memoir Black Gold of the Sun, which was nominated for the Orwell Prize for its exploration of race and identity. He writes for the New York Times, the Financial Times, and the Guardian, and has created documentaries for BBC TV and radio. Eshun was the first Black editor of a major magazine in the UK and the first Black director of a major arts organization and has curated exhibitions internationally. Described by Vogue as 'the most inspired—and inspiring—curator in Britain', he is Chairman of the Fourth Plinth, overseeing Britain's foremost public art program. He lives in London.

This biography was last updated on 07/08/2025.

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