Posts tagged Ife

Looking Back to Nigeria [Part I of a Series]

Here’s a link to part one of a series of posts looking back to my trip to Nigeria.

Evidence of Lost Wax Casting. As part of the “Dynasty and Divinity ‘Tap Tour’ in the gallery”, I talk about lost wax casting of the copper alloy heads.  You can see more videos from the show on the IMA’s YouTube Channel.  

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Unpacking Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria

We’re now into our second week of unpacking, condition reporting and installing this impressive show.  Having had the responsibility and pleasure of inspecting every object in the show, I’m really looking forward to the doors being opened soon and folks getting the rare opportunity to see these important artworks.

IMA exhibition link here.

Poignant intro from IMA director, Maxwell Anderson, here.