How an American sculptor finds new life in ancient Ci Wara forms
In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, American sculptor Willie Cole engages with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection to explore the connections between contemporary sculpture and traditional African art.
Born in 1955, Willie Cole reflects on the Ci Wara sculpture within The Met's collection. The artist draws unexpected parallels between the expressive features of these works and the iconic faces found in 'Mad' magazine's 'Spy vs. Spy' comics.
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