John Anatsui is an internationally renowned Ghanaian artist who lives and works in Nigeria . He is known for monumental sculptures of recycled waste that he creates in Nigeria . He is considered to be one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation . Despite the deep affinity El Anatsui has for homegrown African culture , he resists being called an African artist . Largest ever installation ` ` Broken Bridge ' '' on display at the High Line in New York .
John Anatsui is an internationally renowned Ghanaian artist who lives and works in Nigeria . He is known for monumental sculptures of recycled waste that he creates in Nigeria . He is considered to be one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation . Largest ever installation ` ` Broken Bridge ' '' on display at the High Line in New York .