Rarely has a cultural figure had such transcontinental acclaim as El Anatsui, the creator of the Philadelphia museum’s newly commissioned work.
El Anatsui may be known best for his metallic tapestries made from bottle caps, but he is also a musician..
El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who has spent much of his artistic life in Nigeria..
Contemporary art lovers who are also music fans will find a special offering during the Art Dubai fair this week, with more than 70 examples from the record collection of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui going on view at Dubai’s own Efie Gallery.
El Anatsui — from eating Tate & Lyle sugar in Ghana to filling Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall.
From a distance it looks ugly and apocalyptic, like a burned-out curtain. But approach the biggest of the three hangings dropping from the heights of Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall and a miracle begins..
As his newest sculptures fill Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, the Ghanaian artist is returning to his roots and thinking about his legacy..
The Accra-based artist is preparing for a major commission at the Tate Modern in London, which opens this fall..
Ever-Present, a group exhibition at Efie Gallery, offers a glimpse at how art from the continent has evolved over time
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