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Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

British-Nigerian · b. 1962

Sculpture, Installation, Painting

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Yinka Shonibare's interdisciplinary practice explores the complexities of colonialism, post-colonialism, and cultural identity. He is best known for his signature use of brightly patterned Dutch wax fabric to dress headless mannequins in Western historical clothing, questioning the validity of national and cultural definitions.

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