Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu's first monograph explores her influential body of work, which addresses sexuality, ecology, politics, and the rhythms and chaos that govern the world. It interweaves fact with fiction, creating a unique form of myth-making.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Wangechi Mutu, a celebrated and influential Kenyan-American artist, has left an indelible mark on the art world with her remarkable body of work. Her artistic creations delve into profound themes such as sexuality, ecology, politics, and the intricate rhythms and chaos that shape our world. Through her paintings, sculptures, and collages, Mutu incorporates a rich tapestry of culturally-charged materials, including tea, synthetic hair, Kenyan soil, feathers, and sand. These materials add depth and significance to her works, blurring the lines between fact and fiction, creating a unique form of myth-making that sets her apart from classical history or popular culture. This groundbreaking monograph is the first to chronicle Mutu's artistic evolution and examine her profound impact on the art world.

Her paintings, sculptures, and collages, often adorned with culturally-rich elements like tea, synthetic hair, Kenyan soil, feathers, and sand, seamlessly blend fact and fiction, resulting in a distinctive form of myth-making that distinguishes her from traditional historical narratives or mainstream cultural conventions. This groundbreaking monograph serves as the inaugural exploration into Mutu's artistic journey, shedding light on her remarkable evolution and the profound impact she has made on the art world.

Dimension: 290 x 250 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838661649