⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Guardian
Kenyan-born Magdalene Odundo OBE is one of the world’s most esteemed ceramic artists.
This major exhibition brought together more than 50 of Odundo’s vessels alongside a large selection of historic and contemporary objects which she curated to reveal the vast range of references from around the globe that have informed the development of her unique work.
Designed by architect Farshid Moussavi OBE, the exhibition was a dynamic journey through these diverse inspirations. Objects included British studio pottery; ancient vessels from Greece and Egypt; historic ceramics from Africa, Asia and Central America; ritual objects from across the African continent; Elizabethan dress and textiles; as well as sculptures by artists including Edgar Degas, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Auguste Rodin who have influenced Odundo’s art.
The exhibition is organised in partnership with the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
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An interview with Magdalene Odundo
Apollo Magazine
“The exhibition tells a story of the journey I’ve been on so far with my work. It acknowledges the fact that museums have played a very big part in my education and my thinking. History has also played an important role in my artistic search, enabling me to discover my cultural heritage.”
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Magdalene Odundo: The Journey of Things
“Magdalene Odundo: The Journey of Things at The Hepworth Wakefield looks set to be a powerful continuation of the precedent set by Jonathan Anderson’s wonderfully playful takeover in 2016.”
Sara Jaspan, Creative Tourist Exhibitions Editor
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