The medium of film is really wonderful because it can behave in the same way as collage and painting; it can be layered and non-literal. — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
We became Homo sapiens not that long ago, from the scientific perspective, and we've retained a lot of our beast nature. We've done all these amazing things in terms of our knowledge base and technology, and now we're flying around and using the internet. But we're still very animalistic. So, I think about hierarchies. I think about evolution. I think… — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share
We have to redefine what we mean when we say, 'Who are your people?' 'Where are you from?' — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
I keep things moving along with a seriously loving, caring, and brilliant man, a fierce group of friends - and really strong coffee. — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
I've always been curious about the things that I'm afraid to look at, that make me embarrassed or bother me. — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
A lot of my work reflects the incredible influence that America has had on contemporary African culture. Some of it's insidious, some of it's… — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
I feel like I've spent a lot of time imagining home and thinking about a dream-like place, as opposed to a real place, because… — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
Football has that wonderful gift of being accessible. You don't need much gear, a coach, or a lifeguard. You just need your imagination, strong… — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
What is Africa, anyway? Even I don't know what Africa is, entirely. But I know that it's not some of these simplified sound bites… — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
If something hurtful enters your body, you create something beautiful to protect yourself from it. That's my philosophy. — Wangechi Mutu Copy Share Image
