Yinka Shonibare CBE: End of Empire

Since the 1990s, the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA has developed opulently executed sculptures and installations, colourful collages and theatrically staged photographs and films. Illustrated by two hundred full-color reproductions of his work, Yinka Shonibare CBE: End of Empire offers an up-close encounter with the tensions and history that motivate this singular artist, tracing colonialism and its consequences for leaders, worldviews, and body images in his oeuvre.

This book is part of a curated reading list by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, created especially for the RA Shop. Read more and shop the full selection here.

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Material Paperback
Dimensions 28 x 2.1 x 24cm
EAN/ISBN 9783777435893
No. of Pages 256
SKU 12091710

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