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Yinka Shonibare

1962 — present

"I am very interested in the politics of representation as opposed to the representation of politics. I hope that by examining the origins of a nationalist icon I can begin to expose the process of stereotyping, which inevitably leads to the most inhuman atrocities. The politics of representation are not to be taken lightly. You must not infer from this that I do not like or understand the emancipatory or symbolic notion of African fabric. The contrary is true."
--Yinka Shonibare, 2001

Artist info

1962 — present

British, Nigerian

2 holdings

Artworks

This is a collection of artworks by the artist, including both physical and digital pieces.

The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project

The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project

2002

The Peter Norton Family Christmas Project More info
Dysfunctional Family

Dysfunctional Family

1999

Dysfunctional Family More info