Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare is a celebrated British-Nigerian artist known for his thought-provoking work that explores themes of identity, colonialism, and history. He is contributing to the design of the memorial for Queen Elizabeth II with a unique 'Wind Sculpture' that aims to create a reflective space for visitors.
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Yinka Shonibare's installation features more than 150 clay replicas of the Benin Bronzes.
The Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) and the row over Nigeria's Benin Bronzes
United Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Yinka Shonibare's depictions of historical European figures wearing West African cloth were extraordinary.
‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape | CultureUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Yinka Shonibare is an internationally recognized artist that Tshegofatso Seoka seeks to broaden the representation of African voices.
Curating a new African consciousness at Unisa Art Gallery – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-12
Yinka Shonibare's work 'Wind Sculpture (TP) II' is part of the museum's collection.
В Алматы открывается Almaty Museum of Arts
Kazakhstan· 2025-09-10
A contemporary wind sculpture created by artist Yinka Shonibare will feature floral designs inspired by Elizabeth’s coronation gown.
Winning design for Queen Elizabeth II memorial unveiled
United States· 2025-06-26
A gilded sculpture by artist Yinka Shonibare will be installed in the park.
Norman Foster gewinnt Wettbewerb für Queen-Elizabeth-II.-Gedenkstätte: Glasbrücke und Statuen geplant
Luxembourg· 2025-06-24
The gift includes a piece by British artist Yinka Shonibare, known for exploring colonial relationships.
Bob Rennie donates $22.8-million worth of contemporary art to National Gallery of Canada
Canada· 2025-06-17
Yinka Shonibare is a British artist who contributed a work to the museum.
‘Migration is not always a story of suffering’: the Dutch museum telling the full story of global diaspora | Art and designUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-15
Yinka Shonibare designed a 'Wind Sculpture' intended to serve as a place of reflection and shared experience.
Proposed designs for Queen Elizabeth II’s London memorial unveiledUnited States· 2025-05-11
