El Anatsui installing "Between Earth and Heaven"

Learn more about this work of art: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/11/sfg/ho_2007.96.htm

A behind-the-scenes view of the installation of Between Earth and Heaven, a monumental wall-mounted sculpture in recycled aluminum and copper wire, in the African galleries of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Curator Alisa LaGamma and artist El Anatsui talk about the installation and its significance, and the artist speaks about his process and influences when creating the piece.

Produced and Directed by Christopher Noey. Director of Photography, Wayne de la Roche; Editor, Jessica Glass; Sound Recording, Thomas Myers; Additional Camera, Jessica Glass; Assistant Editor, Shravan Vidyarthi; Production Assistants, Kate Farrell and Robin Schwalb.

Hear an interview with El Anatsui: http://www.metmuseum.org/podcast/detail.asp?eid=epNum022

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[monoroma1]

I've got nothing more to say but "AMAZING"

[stargirlnyc]

I saw this piece of art yesterday at the museum for the first time, and i was positively blown away by it.  Watching this clip added some great dimension to my appreciation of the work and the artist. Beautiful.

[AceyDeucy1]

I just viewed this work of art, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and this video does great justice to the artwork, the artist, and the Museum. Their holdings of African and Oceanic art continues to grow, and any trip to the Metropolitan becomes "more so" after seeing this amazingly airy and stunning Wing. This exhibit of textiles, apty titled "Design without End" is well worth a visit. This glowing elegant tapestry by El Antasui is a total highlight.

[PommeFrite]

YouTube is wonderful! It gives the personal touch to the piece after hearing from the artist. As a member of the museum I've got to go to see this.

[pacjar]

I was fortunate to see this work in person the last time I visited the Met. I turned a corner and was astounded at the beauty of the work and then realize that it was made of recycled metal. In the hands of true artist he or she can make art out of just about anything.

[madagascarjoan]

This is a wonderful small video about a great artist and a fascinating, beautiful piece of art. And what a smart curator!