While we were at the Metropolitan Museum of Art soaking up the sun on the roof and admiring the Jeff Koons sculptures, we took time to wander through the galleries and see The Essential Art of African Textiles: Design Without End. It's only a small exhibition placed in the middle of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas wing, but it was very inspiring.
Three pieces in particular stood out for me:
El Anatsui Between Earth and Heaven, 2006, aluminium and copper wire textile
Sokari Douglas Camp Nigerian Woman Shopping, 1990, steel sculpture 
Grace Ndiritu The Nightingale, 2003, video installation
In addition to these three works, the exhibition features textiles dating from the 19th century to the present day and is held in collaboration with the British Museum, London. Catch it if you can at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Essential Art of African Textiles: Design Without End
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