Studio Visits: Akirash

This intermedia artist from Nigeria isn't satisfied unless his studio includes his backyard

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CREDIT: Andy Campbell

This tapestry-like work is fashioned out of artist's slides. Akirash: "When I lived in Africa, I would have to get the slides produced in France to send to schools and art institutions. These are all my slides."

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