Adam Mbowe

Adam Mbowe was born in the USA, raised in Alberta, and is now based in Montreal, Quebec. As a filmmaker and video artist, Adam explores the boundaries of visual storytelling with a focus on digital formats, sociological phenomena, third cultures, satire, the spectacle, and screen cultures. Their work often takes a playful approach to social commentary and Black identity.

Adam holds a Master’s degree in Cinematic Arts from Concordia University and continues to work in installations and short films.

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Photo by Charlie Coote.

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Workshop: Smell Diaries

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16 September 2026

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With Adam Mbowe Wednesday September 16th, 6:30-9:30 pm (Doors at 6pm) Workshop offered in English At Ada X (4001 rue Berri, #201) Free | Sign up required by emailing info@ada-x.org Participants are invited to bring a short video, photo, or personal digital memory,…

Seeing Ghosts at Night | Adam Mbowe [Residency presentation]

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7 February 2025

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Seeing Ghosts at Night | Adam Mbowe Residency presentation Friday, February 7th 2025 Doors at 6:30 pm Discussion at 7pm At Ada X, 4001 rue Berri, # 201 >  The event is free and open to all > Snacks and drinks with be served…

Seeing ghosts at night | Adam Mbowe

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12 November 2024

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Residency from November 12th 2024 until January 31st 2025  At Ada X Seeing Ghosts at Night is a multimedia video project that examines the intersection of colourism and technology. It builds on cinema’s legacy of bias, where lighting and film emulsions were designed for lighter skin tones—a…