Wind Sculpture VII

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Wind Sculpture VII

Thursday, September 3, 202610:00 AM
Free
Wind Sculpture VII is the first sculpture installed permanently in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. This unique, gold-leaf version of Yinka Shonibare MBE’s Wind Sculptures series evokes the sails of ships that have crossed the Atlantic and other oceans, connecting nations through the exchange of ideas, products, and people.

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As part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum serves as a vital center for exploring the diverse artistic expressions of the African continent through both historic and modern lenses.story_potoo

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