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Yinka Shonibare

British-Nigerian artist · Nigeria · Artists · Born 1962 · age 64

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Yinka Shonibare is a British artist whose work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalisation. A hallmark of his art is the brightly coloured Ankara/batik fabric he uses.

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Wind Sculpture (London, 2014)Wind Sculpture (London, 2014)Nelson's Ship in a Bottle (London, 2010) by Yinka Shonibare during its occupancy of the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar SquareNelson's Ship in a Bottle (London, 2010) by Yinka Shonibare during its occupancy of the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar SquareShonibare with Hibiscus Rising sculpture, Leeds (2023)Shonibare with Hibiscus Rising sculpture, Leeds (2023)Hibiscus Rising see from aboveHibiscus Rising see from above

Awards

Whitechapel Gallery2021
Member of the Order of the British Empire2004
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Yinka Shonibare is a British artist whose work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalisation. A hallmark of his art is the brightly coloured Ankara/batik fabric he uses. As Shonibare is paralysed on one side of his body, he uses assistants to make works under his direction.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1962 · age 64

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