Esther Elia’s ‘Diasporic Deities’ Redefine Assyrian Art in Santa Fe Exhibition
Ancient Guardians, Modern Homes: Esther Elia’s Diasporic Deities Arrive in Santa Fe Across ancient Mesopotamia, lamassu figures assumed the form of a winged goddess, and in the ancient Assyrian Empire, giant bulls or lions with human heads and wings represented the deities. In her hands, they become mobile, tile-clad figures that roll across gallery floors—what … Read more