Yinka Shonibare

Artist, Visual Artist

1962 –

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Who is Yinka Shonibare?

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

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Born
1962
London
Nationality
  • England
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Goldsmiths College
  • Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Lived in
  • London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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