The Facts
Ali Cherri's mixed-media sculpture 'Return Of the beast' (2021) has been acquired by the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid. The work is a complex assemblage incorporating fragments of a 19th-century Roman marble sculpture, antique Egyptian bronze eyes, and a feathered headdress from Angola's Tchokwe culture, among other materials. It measures 130 x 63 x 51 cm. The acquisition was handled by Almine Rech, the gallery representing Cherri.
The Signal
The acquisition adds a work that blends historical artifacts with contemporary practice to the Reina Sofía's collection. It underscores the museum's commitment to expanding its holdings of artists who engage with cultural heritage and global narratives. For Cherri, this institutional placement marks a significant milestone in his career, placing his work alongside major figures in modern and contemporary art.
- Artists: Ali Cherri
- Galleries: Almine Rech
- Museums: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Locations: Madrid
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