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El Anatsui, First African Artist Appointed at London’s Royal Academy
Ghanaian artist El Anatsui has been appointed honorary academician by London’s Royal Academy. Best-known for his monumental fabrics made with thousands of small metal pieces, he’s the first African to receive the accolade. Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has also received the honorary title. More reading…
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“The El Anatsui Story: From Anyako to a Global Conquest”
The 2nd day of the El Anatsui at 70 celebration was a talk by Ghanaian artist and writer Rikki Wemega-Kwawu entitled “The El Anatsui Story: From Anyako to a Global Conquest”. This was a fascinating and inspiring insight into the journey ofAnatsui, from humble beginning …
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