From histories of migration and African decolonisation to the evolution of human civilisation, El Anatsui's innovative work pushes the boundaries of sculpture. This lavish exhibition book accompanies his eagerly anticipated installation for the famed Turbine Hall at Tate Modern.

One of the most distinctive artists working today, El Anatsui is best-known for his cascading metallic sculptures constructed of thousands of recycled bottle-tops articulated with copper wire. Repurposing found materi...