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El Anatsui — Game on Gma's Cloth
El Anatsui

Game on Gma's Cloth

El Anatsui's 'Game on Gma's Cloth' combines tropical hardwoods with tempera paint to create a work that bridges traditional and contemporary artistic practices. The piece likely engages with themes of cultural heritage, materiality, and the intersection of African artistic traditions with modern expression. The mixed media approach reflects Anatsui's characteristic material innovation and cultural commentary.

Medium
tropical hardwoods and tempera

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary African Auction

October 14, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 4

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El Anatsui, Game on Gma's Cloth

El Anatsui's 'Game on Gma's Cloth' combines tropical hardwoods with tempera paint to create a work that bridges traditional and contemporary artistic practices. The piece likely engages with themes of cultural heritage, materiality, and the intersection of African artistic traditions with modern expression. The mixed media approach reflects Anatsui's characteristic material innovation and cultural commentary.

Medium
tropical hardwoods and tempera
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Ghanaian, Bold, Tempera, Wood, Textured, Sculptural, Warm Tones, Abstract, Contemporary

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