Nick Cave's Mammoth Exhibit Explores History and Identity at Smithsonian

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Artist Nick Cave is set to unveil his monumental exhibition, 'Mammoth,' at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on February 13. This show, the largest commission by a single artist for the museum, features a herd of mammoth sculptures made from thrifted materials, symbolizing the intersection of history and identity. Cave's work, which includes a beaded tapestry reflecting his family's migration story, challenges viewers to contemplate what history is preserved or erased. The exhibit has been in development for nine years and will include a live procession of mammoths later in the year, emphasizing themes of unity and collective energy.
Key Details: • Exhibition opens on February 13 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. • Mammoth sculptures will be part of a live procession later in the year. • Cave's work includes a tapestry representing his family's migration story. • The exhibit has been in development for nine years.