El Anatsui
Ghanaian, b. 1944
5.8k Following
Bio
A critically acclaimed mixed-media artist, El Anatsui gained worldwide recognition in the early 2000s for his shimmering, monumental wall hangings, visual feasts rich with associations to Africa, Europe, and America. These expansive sheets, hung in …
Blue chip representation
Represented by internationally reputable galleries.
Notable Works
View all works
Career Highlights
Solo show at a major institution
Brooklyn Museum, and 1 more
Group show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 9 more
Collected by a major institution
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 1 more
Reviewed by a major art publication
Artforum, and 2 more
Included in a major biennial
Venice Biennale National Pavilion, and 5 more
See all past shows and fair booths
Related categories
Western Africa
Contemporary African Art
Aluminum
Focus on Materials
Large-Scale Sculpture
Recycled
Found Objects
Consumerism
Tapestry and Wall Hanging
Cultural Commentary
Metal
Wall Sculpture and Installation
Personal Histories
Installation
Sculpture
Patterns
Mixed-Media
Textile Arts
Line, Form, and Color
Engaged with Traditional African Art
The Environment
Creased Crinkled Wrinkled
Contemporary Art
Use of Traditional Techniques
Outdoor Art
Collective History
Racial and Ethnic Identity
Design
Works for Sale
View all works
Articles featuring El Anatsui
View all articles
