highlighting his giant depictions of African baobab trees. Carolina Miranda, independent culture critic and author of KCRW’s weekly Art Insider newsletter, talks about why you should go see these ...

"Baobab trees are sacred. We use them when conducting special prayers, administering curses, or blessing people. It is as sacred to us as the Mugumo tree is to the people of Central," he said.

Many recognise it as a common sight in dry areas while others look at it as an upside-down tree that lives to inspire folklores but the iconic African baobab tree has recently topped the global ...