The monumental art of recycling: installing El Anatsui's metal masterpiece
In short: Go behind the scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to witness the installation of Between Earth and Heaven. This video captures the meticulous process of mounting a massive sculpture made from recycled aluminum and copper wire.
In the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing's African galleries, curator Alisa LaGamma and artist El Anatsui discuss the significance of this wall-mounted work. The footage offers a rare look at Anatsui's creative influences and the technical complexities involved in installing such a large-scale piece.
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