Exploration of commerce, trade, and globalization in African markets and their cultural significance.

"Open(ing) Market" is part of El Anatsui's body of work that reflects themes of word manipulation and global issues. The artwork was featured in the exhibit "When I Last Wrote to You about Africa," showcasing Anatsui's diverse mediums and thematic consistency over 40 years of his career.

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The packing process for "Open Market" was notably intensive, involving over 1,500 boxes, indicating the complexity and possibly the large scale of the piece.