By Zach Bernsten
“Mojotech” by Betye Saar
Where: Roberts Projects
When: September 14, 2024–February 28, 2025
Why It’s Worth a Look: Created during Betye Saar’s residency at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1987, Mojotech (1987) is a pioneering achievement in altar assemblage. The sprawling exhibit intertwines ritual objects with circuit boards and computer parts, creating a potent display about the impact of technology on the natural world.
Know Before you Go: The work is inspired by traditional accumulation practices in African sculpture, and visitors are encouraged to leave offerings at the base of the altar.