"Dvořák was the first renowned composer to involve African American spirituals and African American culture into a western musical canon, and was an incredible supporter of the African American community and culture," Anastasiou, who is based in Basel and London, tells The Art Newspaper.
"Particularly in Washington, at this time of year, [the work] conveys a message that we would like to share-that art, and music, and both of those things put together, even if you don't fully understand it and it's not your native context, it is a place of community and it is a language which is fundamental to driving humanity forward."
"The installation reflects a very American legacy that reflects values that, upon coming to America, are espoused about this country being founded on immigrants and on the excellence of people from all walks of life and on opportunity and that being the basis of American exceptionalism."
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