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Yinka Shonibare CBE

born 1962

The British Library 2014
© Yinka Shonibare. Co-commissioned by HOUSE 2014 and Brighton Festival. Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London.
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Biography

Yinka Shonibare (born 9 August 1962), is a British artist living in the United Kingdom. His work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalisation. A hallmark of his art is the brightly coloured Ankara fabric he uses. As Shonibare is paralysed on one side of his body, he uses assistants to make works under his direction.

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  • Grain Weevil

    Yinka Shonibare CBE
    2000
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  • The Swing (after Fragonard)

    Yinka Shonibare CBE
    2001
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    Yinka Shonibare CBE
    2014

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