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El Anatsui — Alter Ego
El Anatsui

Alter Ego

2014

El Anatsui's 'Alter Ego' from 2014 is constructed from aluminum bottle caps and copper wire, transforming industrial waste into visually striking sculptural form. The work exemplifies Anatsui's sustainable artistic practice and his exploration of materiality, cultural memory, and visual transformation.

Medium
aluminum bottle caps and copper wire

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 16, 2019

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El Anatsui, Alter Ego, 2014

El Anatsui's 'Alter Ego' from 2014 is constructed from aluminum bottle caps and copper wire, transforming industrial waste into visually striking sculptural form. The work exemplifies Anatsui's sustainable artistic practice and his exploration of materiality, cultural memory, and visual transformation.

Medium
aluminum bottle caps and copper wire
Year
2014
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Aluminum, Ghanaian, Bold, Metal, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Recycled Materials, Installation Art, Abstract, Contemporary

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