A new exhibition is opening soon called Tapping Currents: Contemporary African Art and the Diaspora. The exhibition focuses on the explosion of contemporary African art in the last 20 years. I had a chance to see some of the works of art as they were being opened by the preparation team. This painting is Fusion by Odili Donald Odita from 2006. It is absolutely beautiful in person.
The process is quite efficient. After the crate is opened, the work is inspected by a conservator, registrar and the prep team for any damages that may have occurred during shipping. After a full inspection, the work is moved with great care to a cart to travel to the gallery.
Later today, I'm going to check on the progess in the gallery. Stay tuned.