"Discovering the Earth: African Pottery from the Speed’s Collection" features 17 different pieces of pottery authentic to parts of Africa, spanning the continent from Nigeria to South Africa. The objects were donated to the Speed Art Museum by the Chicago based Douglas Dawson Gallery, which specializes in ancient and historic art from Africa, Asia and the Americas. The characteristic attribute all of the pieces share is that they are traditional hand-built earthenware.
"Discovering the Earth" explores the techniques used to create the timeless forms of pottery, and delves into how these ceramics were used and what significance these pieces had in society. This exhibition marks the first time that many of these objects, all from the Speed's collection, will be on view to the public.
"Discovering the Earth" will be on display at Local Speed from August 1 to October 25.
Video by Ashly Cecil
beautiful pottery. I hope they don’t lose that art to changing times.