The Easel

21st August 2018

African Iron at the Fowler

A seemingly important show that, with the summer lull, has received few reviews! Iron was first smelted in Africa 2500 years and the aesthetics of iron objects have always been prized. Many objects were created to be both useful and beautiful. In an abbreviated review Holland Cotter calls this “the most beautiful sculpture show in recent memory. “ Images are here and a video here.