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Ghanaian · 1944 – present

El Anatsui

Sculpture

Anatsui transforms thousands of bottle caps into shimmering metallic tapestries that fold African history, trade and craft into monumental beauty.

Best-known works

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Represented by

Jack Shainman GalleryNew York, United States

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