Africa-Related - WestPort, CT

A special screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui was presented as part of Black History Month event series organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport Connecticut. This compelling biographical documentary explores the life and work of El Anatsui, one of Africa’s most celebrated sculptors.

DELA offers an intimate look into Anatsui’s groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art, his mentorship of a generation of West African artists, and his transformative role in his local community. The film delves into the profound simplicity and complexity of his monumental creations, highlighting his journey of triumphs and trials. The title, "Dela," meaning "Deliverer" in the Ewe language, encapsulates his impact on art and culture.

Following the screening, filmmaker Oyiza Adaba had an engaging Q&A session with the audience, that covered the film’s subject and impact, production process, collaborations and storytelling.

This event kicks off the award-winning documentary’s 2025 tour of a select global art/academic institutions, including Prof. Anatsui’s alma maters in Ghana, the top art Universities in Nigeria, as well as colleges and art institutions in the South Africa, Israel, France and the United States.

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