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Activism

The Land Rights Collection · 2026 Edition

Explore the 2026 Art Meets Activism Collection supporting customary land rights advocacy and community education. Four originals. An ongoing mission. Collector inquiries year-round.

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Featured work · LRD-AMA-003

Sana Ullah painting of a community gathering beneath an ancestral tree, with women carrying harvests, a sapling, flowing water, homes and solar panels
Our Land, Our Heritage, Our Future2026

A collection with purpose

Land is more than a boundary.

Art Meets Activism brings together four paintings by Sana Ullah to make visible what is often reduced to a map line or legal record: land as home, inheritance, livelihood and responsibility.

The collection moves from community stewardship and ancestral heritage to women’s public voice and ecological restoration. Each work resonates with Land Rights Defenders’ commitment to secure customary tenure and the people who protect culture, food systems, water and future generations.

This is an ongoing institutional collection and fundraising initiative, shared through partner exhibitions, community showcases and online discovery—not a collection that begins and ends on one evening.

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An ongoing collection · Year-round collector inquiries · Availability confirmed by LRD

The four works

A visual language of dignity and care.

Each original painting is offered at a fixed USD price through a reservation inquiry.

Sana Ullah painting of a community gathering beneath an ancestral tree, with women carrying harvests, a sapling, flowing water, homes and solar panels

01 / 04 · Living heritage · Community stewardship

Our Land, Our Heritage, Our Future

A community’s future takes root where its heritage is respected and its land remains secure.

A towering tree shelters a gathering of elders and community members beneath golden light. Its inscription—‘Our Land, Our Heritage, Our Future’—gives the painting its title. A traditional leader joins a circle of dialogue; women carry the harvest and a sapling is planted. Flowing water, homes and solar panels bring customary life into conversation with sustainable progress.

The collection’s centrepiece celebrates LRD’s vision of communities governing their resources with dignity: protecting cultural heritage, food sovereignty, ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods through secure customary tenure.

— Land Rights Defenders perspective
Artwork no.
LRD-AMA-003
Year
2026
Medium
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Format
A1 · Portrait
H × W
33.1 × 23.4 in (84.1 × 59.4 cm)
Fixed price
$3,850 USD

Net proceeds support LRD’s land-rights advocacy, including the Benimasi-Boadi v. KNUST case.

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Sana Ullah painting of a living green hand-shaped landscape with trees and water against cracked earth and barren tree stumps

02 / 04 · Restoration · Ecological responsibility

The Reclaiming Hand — A Sacred Promise to the Earth

Environmental devastation is not the final chapter. The possibility of restoration rests in our hands.

Cracked earth, barren tree stumps and a muted skyline surround a hand-shaped form that becomes a living ecosystem. Foliage, wildflowers, flowing water and clear sky contrast with the damaged landscape. Where the living hand meets the soil, the painting imagines guardianship, resilience and hope.

The work echoes LRD’s commitment to defending customary land tenure and supporting communities as stewards of their ancestral holdings. Legal protection and environmental care are connected responsibilities.

— Land Rights Defenders perspective
Artwork no.
LRD-AMA-004
Year
2026
Medium
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Format
A1 · Landscape
H × W
23.4 × 33.1 in (59.4 × 84.1 cm)
Fixed price
$3,250 USD

Net proceeds support LRD’s land-rights advocacy, including the Benimasi-Boadi v. KNUST case.

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Sana Ullah painting of a woman in green attire and a colourful headwrap speaking at a podium before an attentive audience

03 / 04 · Women’s leadership · Public voice

It’s Her Time to Shine

A woman stands at the podium—not at the margins—and an audience turns to hear her.

Against deep blue curtains, a woman in green attire, a vivid headwrap and golden neckwear addresses an attentive audience. Her confident presence celebrates leadership and the importance of listening to voices too often excluded from public decisions.

LRD’s land-rights mission includes the participation and leadership of women. Legal literacy, community advocacy and inclusive decision-making connect land stewardship with the authority of the people whose lives depend on it.

— Land Rights Defenders perspective
Artwork no.
LRD-AMA-001
Year
2025
Medium
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Format
A2 · Landscape
H × W
16.5 × 23.4 in (42.0 × 59.4 cm)
Fixed price
$1,850 USD

Net proceeds support LRD’s land-rights advocacy, including the Benimasi-Boadi v. KNUST case.

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Sana Ullah family portrait of four people before a mountain landscape, including a traditionally clothed family leader and Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu in field gear

04 / 04 · Ancestral memory · Unity across traditions

Sacred Heritage — Unity Across Traditions

Shared ancestry can hold a family together across generations and expressions of faith.

The central figure honours the late, immediate past head of the family; the women beside him are principal mothers of the family. At the far left stands Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu in field gear. Mountains, trees and a stream form an allegorical sanctuary, evoking ancestral roots and the strength of shared belonging.

This work of remembrance and solidarity connects LRD’s mission with preserving lineage, traditional history and shared stewardship. Unity across faiths can strengthen the relationships through which an ancestral legacy is carried forward.

— Land Rights Defenders perspective
Artwork no.
LRD-AMA-002
Year
2025
Medium
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Format
A2 · Portrait
H × W
23.4 × 16.5 in (59.4 × 42.0 cm)
Fixed price
$1,850 USD

Net proceeds support LRD’s land-rights advocacy, including the Benimasi-Boadi v. KNUST case.

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Collector information

Thoughtful acquisition, clearly documented.

This is a purchase inquiry experience, not a payment page. Availability and delivery are confirmed in writing before any payment is arranged.

Certificate of authenticity

A certificate of authenticity accompanies each confirmed acquisition, identifying the work and artist.

Separate transfer documentation

An institutional LRD Provenance Record and separate acquisition and transfer documents accompany the artwork. Historical ownership claims remain limited to facts supported by available records.

Fixed prices, no tax claim

Listed USD prices are fixed, not appraisals. A purchase does not automatically create a charitable-donation tax deduction.

The people behind the collection

Art in conversation with advocacy.

“Art preserves what time tries to erase.”

— Studio by Sanaullah
Academic distinction
Gold Medal · University of Peshawar
Advanced practice
MPhil · University College of Art and Design, Punjab University
International exhibitions
Dubai World Trade Centre · IWS Fabriano, Italy

Pakistani visual artist and calligrapher

About the Artist: Sana Ullah

For acclaimed Pakistani visual artist and calligrapher Sana Ullah, every canvas is an act of cultural preservation and profound spiritual reflection. Working across oil, mixed media, and watercolor, his compositions breathe life into Indigenous landscapes, ancestral heritage, and timeless human stories.

Sana Ullah’s artistic mastery is matched by rigorous academic distinction. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Painting from the Department of Art & Design at the University of Peshawar, where he was honored as a Gold Medalist for academic excellence, and further advanced his practice by completing an MPhil at the University College of Art and Design, Punjab University.

His works have been exhibited nationally and internationally. His exhibition history includes the Dubai World Trade Centre, IWS Fabriano in Italy, the International Watercolor Biennale, and the permanent display at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). These platforms bring his exploration of cultural heritage and spiritual reflection to wider audiences.

In his commissioned Art Meets Activism collection for Land Rights Defenders Inc., Sana Ullah channels his mastery of light, symbolism, and narrative depth to champion customary land tenure, environmental stewardship, and the dignity of Indigenous communities. Each painting invites viewers to see land not only as a place, but as a living inheritance worth defending.

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Artist career and exhibition reference. Individual artwork authenticity and provenance are documented separately.

Curator

Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu

Bringing the collection into dialogue with Land Rights Defenders’ work for customary land, cultural heritage and community stewardship.

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Kindness in action

Community Recognition & Shared Values

Celebrating service to others and the values that connect our work with a more caring community.

  • Community Recognition

    Everyday Kindness Heroes

    Celebrating kindness. Recognizing service to humanity.

    Everyday Kindness Heroes celebrates central Ohioans whose selfless acts of kindness make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Supported by the Center for HumanKindness® at The Columbus Foundation, in partnership with The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Monthly and Columbus CEO, the program recognizes people who put compassion into action and help build a stronger, more caring community.

    Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, Founder and Executive Director of Land Rights Defenders Inc., has been selected among the 2026 Everyday Kindness Heroes in recognition of his work through Land Rights Defenders. His advocacy reflects a commitment to standing alongside communities, protecting their dignity and defending the ancestral lands and cultural heritage that connect generations.

    As part of this recognition and in appreciation of his work, Land Rights Defenders has been given the opportunity to exhibit its Art Meets Activism paintings at the December 2026 celebration. The exhibition offers a creative expression of the values behind this recognition—care for people, respect for heritage and a commitment to serving others.

    Further details about LRD’s presentation and attendance arrangements will be shared once confirmed.

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Before you inquire

Collector questions, clearly answered.

Is Art Meets Activism a one-night exhibition?

No. Art Meets Activism is an ongoing Land Rights Defenders collection and fundraising initiative supporting customary land rights advocacy and community education. The 2026 edition may be presented through partner events and community showcases; no single event defines the collection.

Can I request a painting outside an exhibition?

Yes. Collectors, board members, donors and patrons may submit inquiries year-round, subject to artwork availability. A form submission is a non-binding reservation request, not a purchase or a guaranteed hold. LRD confirms availability, any hold and acquisition arrangements in writing before payment.

What documentation accompanies an acquisition?

Each original work is accompanied upon acquisition by an individual, matched Artist Certificate of Authenticity and an institutional Land Rights Defenders Provenance Record. Acquisition and transfer details are documented separately; historical ownership claims are limited to facts supported by the available records.

How do artwork acquisition proceeds support LRD?

Net proceeds from every acquisition support Land Rights Defenders’ legal advocacy and community-led protection of ancestral lands, including our work on Benimasi-Boadi v. KNUST. Net proceeds are the funds remaining after acquisition-related costs borne by Land Rights Defenders.

Does the artist receive a share of my acquisition payment?

Sana Ullah has been fully compensated for creating this collection. No additional artist fees, royalties or share of subsequent acquisitions are payable to him.

Is an artwork purchase automatically tax deductible?

No. The listed USD acquisition prices are fixed prices, not appraisals. Any charitable contribution portion depends on payment exceeding the fair market value of goods or services received and meeting applicable IRS requirements. Please consult your tax adviser.

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Choose a painting and inquire at any time of year. We will confirm availability and delivery details in writing before payment.

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