Thus, the presentation of Material Earth in Christie’s head office in London seeks to continue in this vain. Following our successful debut exhibition in 2021 and our ongoing El Anatsui solo exhibition Shard Song in Dubai, we strive to present art from Africa at the highest levels. Kwame Mintah, Co-Founder and Co-Director, Efie Gallery: “We at Efie gallery are excited to showcase in Europe for the first time by way of a unique collaboration with historic institution Christie’s. ![]() We are honoured to stage an exhibition that will show the breadth of these three artists’ work and engage in a dialogue on upcycling through art.” Verging on abstraction, Isshaq Ismail’s bold portraits explore ideas of contemporary beauty. ![]() Owusu’s richly textured wall-sculptures use the Ghanaian ‘pesewa’ coin to create sumptuous, yet politically charged pieces that question the origins of value. El Anatsui’s visionary sculptures incorporate found materials to create shimmering, abstract installations and his influence can be seen in the work of Yaw Owusu. Isabel Millar, Specialist, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Christie’s: “Christie’s is thrilled to collaborate with Efie Gallery, a recently established gallery based in Dubai, on a focused presentation of three Ghanaian artists. ![]() The exhibition, Material Earth, seeks to stimulate the current global dialogue on sustainability, materiality and waste, thus, the viewer is invited to consider the materials that contribute to the complex beauty envisioned in the works and the extent to environmental waste in the world can be seen as a reflection of ourselves. This exhibition titled “Material Earth” will present the work of three pioneering artists, El Anatsui, Yaw Owusu and Isshaq Ismail, offering an artistic dialogue that traces the legacy of two generations of contemporary Ghanaian art. Efiɛ Gallery is thrilled to showcase in Europe for the first time by way of a unique collaboration with Christie’s head office, London.
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