TED: The timeless, ancient language of art | Wangechi Mutu

The transcript narrates a journey to discover prehistoric art in Niger, highlighting the role of art as a timeless language of communication and representation. It reflects on the artist's upbringing in Kenya during political unrest and her artistic evolution in New York. The artist creates sculptures to represent history and identity, culminating in bronze deities for the Metropolitan Museum. Art is portrayed as a path to freedom and empowerment, emphasizing the connection to African roots and the future.

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