Au revior – Awol Erizku

Before You Go…

Ethiopian-American artist Awol Erizku is widely celebrated for his unique Afrocentric aesthetic. Based in Los Angeles, Erizku attended The Cooper Union before receiving his MFA from Yale. From photography to sculpture, his work explores a range of mythology, tradition, and contemporary culture. His visual vocabulary draws on and often incorporates hip-hop references and historical events with a definite focus on African arts. He weaves history’s heartstrings with the breadth of modern artistic mediums.

Artist Awol Erizku with some of his works; To learn more, visit BenBrownFineArts.com. | Photo courtesy of Ben Brown Fine Arts

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