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The internationally renowned artist El Anatsui was born in Anyanko, Ghana on February 4, 1944, and currently lives and works in Nigeria. He is widely known for monumental wall sculptures made from discarded bottle tops, and is recognized as one of the most original and compelling artists of his generation. 

The retrospective exhibition When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, on view now at UMMA, presents the largest compilation of Anatsui's works ever assembled. Including massive wall pieces and large-scale floor installations, the exhibition spans four decades and encompasses work in wood, ceramic, and metal, as well as drawings, prints and paintings. 

Did we mention that EL ANATSUI IS COMING TO ANN ARBOR TODAY?!?! 

Stay tuned as UMMA Student Programming and Advisory Council (SPAC) member Mylan Kimbrough will post an interview with El later this week.

AND - Don't miss the opportunity to see him in person this Thursday, Feb. 7 as he is interviewed by longtime colleague and University of Toronto Professor Elizabeth Harney as part of the Penny Stamps Speaker Series, at the Michigan Theater at 5:10pm.

Click HERE to download more information about upcoming programs related to this exhibition, including screenings of the documentary film, Fold Crumple Crush: The Art of El Anatsui (2011, 53 min.)