The Efie Gallery in Dubai recently concluded its inaugural presentation in the Rekord Gallery Collections series with the exhibition “El Anatsui: Music, Change and Re-Invention.” This showcase provided an overview of El Anatsui’s personal vinyl record collection.
El Anatsui, a Ghanaian sculptor based in Nigeria and Ghana, is known for his large-scale sculptures made from recycled materials. His work often incorporates repurposed items like bottle caps and cassava graters and is characterized by its flexible, transformative forms. El-Anatsui’s art addresses themes of reuse, colonial history, and environmental issues.Read more.
The exhibition included over 70 vinyl records from artists such as Johnson Adjan & His Opiri Group, Aretha Franklin, Guy Warren, Vicky ‘Manze Onuba, and Fela Kuti. The collection aimed to illustrate the musical influences on Anatsui’s art. Additionally, the exhibition featured some of Anatsui’s early sketches and writings.
On February 27, 2024, the exhibition concluded with a discussion led by Kwame Mintah, Co-Founder of Efie Gallery, and Sataan Al-Hassan, Director of Administration & Operations at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah. Al-Hassan’s expertise in mass communication, film studies, and political theory contributed to the exploration of how Anatsui’s musical interests intersect with his visual art.
The discussion focused on the cultural and historical significance of the records and their impact on Anatsui’s work. The conversation is available for viewing on Efie Gallery’s YouTube channel or view below.
Efie Gallery, established in 2021 and located in Al Khayat Art Avenue, is a contemporary art space in Dubai that features artists of African origin from both the continent and its diaspora. The gallery supports cross-cultural exchange through its exhibitions and residency program, which collaborates with local artists and institutions.
For more information on the exhibition, visit Efie Gallery’s website.
The Efie Gallery in Dubai recently concluded its inaugural presentation in the Rekord Gallery Collections series with the exhibition “El Anatsui: Music, Change and Re-Invention.” This showcase provided an overview of El Anatsui’s personal vinyl record collection.
The Efie Gallery in Dubai recently concluded its inaugural presentation in the Rekord Gallery Collections series with the exhibition “El Anatsui: Music, Change and Re-Invention.” This showcase provided an overview of El Anatsui’s personal vinyl record collection.
El Anatsui, a Ghanaian sculptor based in Nigeria and Ghana, is known for his large-scale sculptures made from recycled materials. His work often incorporates repurposed items like bottle caps and cassava graters and is characterized by its flexible, transformative forms. El-Anatsui’s art addresses themes of reuse, colonial history, and environmental issues.Read more.
The exhibition included over 70 vinyl records from artists such as Johnson Adjan & His Opiri Group, Aretha Franklin, Guy Warren, Vicky ‘Manze Onuba, and Fela Kuti. The collection aimed to illustrate the musical influences on Anatsui’s art. Additionally, the exhibition featured some of Anatsui’s early sketches and writings.
On February 27, 2024, the exhibition concluded with a discussion led by Kwame Mintah, Co-Founder of Efie Gallery, and Sataan Al-Hassan, Director of Administration & Operations at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah. Al-Hassan’s expertise in mass communication, film studies, and political theory contributed to the exploration of how Anatsui’s musical interests intersect with his visual art.
The discussion focused on the cultural and historical significance of the records and their impact on Anatsui’s work. The conversation is available for viewing on Efie Gallery’s YouTube channel or view below.
Efie Gallery, established in 2021 and located in Al Khayat Art Avenue, is a contemporary art space in Dubai that features artists of African origin from both the continent and its diaspora. The gallery supports cross-cultural exchange through its exhibitions and residency program, which collaborates with local artists and institutions.
For more information on the exhibition, visit Efie Gallery’s website.
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