The Timeless, Ancient Language of Art | Wangechi Mutu | TED

Using found materials and mesmerizing structures that unearth deep-rooted emotions, Wangechi Mutu's visual creations explore and celebrate women's role in our collective history. From ancient rock carvings in the Sahel to her own chimeric abstractions, she shares her journey of self-discovery and reminds us all that we already speak the most ancient language of all: art.
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[@sabaar01]

Now this is the kind of art that really have you thinking beyond surface thoughts. Each of us with our own interpretations

[@b.barbin4735]

The art is profound, and more importantly to me is the artist's heartfelt sincerity in describing her creations. I am an artist, too, but certainly not of her caliber; however, I hope to one day enrich lives as she has for mine today!

[@Robertnepal]

Never loved art this much! This talk put a different light on art and it’s impact on humanity

[@DawnDavidson]

Thank you. Thank you for the art, and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I am glad your deities were watching over NY and the world during the pandemic. What a perfect reminder of where all of us came from, and where our future can be.

[@EniThingIWant]

Just saw her exhibit at The New Museum in NYC and I was blown away!! What an amazing creative mind 😍

[@funnytv-1631]

The Sufi poet Rumi said: “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.”

[@thejackdiamondart]

Breath taking living creativity in every way. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@schanckinator1]

there's still hope with her work in the world

[@blessedbees4247]

Art, to me, expresses what words cannot. And speaks differently to each person. That is why we need more artists. It seems that art is not as abundant as it once was. I wonder if it is because people can not see art with their spirit anymore because of what is happening in the world today, so many distractions. Or if artists are forgetting how to speak with their hands……

[@Khuazong]

Love TED from Vietnam ❤

[@wavinyangei2183]

Thank you for sharing the journey of your incredible artworks. They melt my heart!

[@KanchanM.]

Wow, that's really deep and meaningful ❤

[@jamhuriwear]

Greatness personified!

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[@theavengers.]

Nice another Ted

[@missantonietaalvespereira7441]

Dear Madam, Writing is also an art with all due respect. ❤

[@sofilove...20]

Art my second name sister:D But I think their imagination more better than ours...

[@robinrobinrobinledford2104]

ART TEACHES LIFE, JOSHUA DANIEL BISHOP aka JB JACKSON gA. 🎉😊