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Q&A: Yinka Shonibare: Ahead of a major show at the Serpentine Galleries, London, the celebrated artist reflects on nations, nuance and the continual unfolding of history.
| Title: | Q&A: Yinka Shonibare: Ahead of a major show at the Serpentine Galleries, London, the celebrated artist reflects on nations, nuance and the continual unfolding of history. |
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| Authors: | Ray, Debika |
| Source: | Crafts (0306610X). Spring/Summer2024, Issue 298, p38-43. 4p. |
| Abstract: | An interview with Yinka Shonibare discusses his upcoming exhibition at the Serpentine Galleries, is presented. Topics include "Sanctuary City," exploring exile through maquettes of refuge buildings lined with patterned fabrics; "Decolonised Structures," reimagining famous statues with the artist's patterns; and a collaboration with the Imperial War Museum featuring books wrapped in African textiles, examining humanity's relationship with history and amnesia. |
| Subject Terms: | Refugees, Humanity, Amnesia |
| Company/Entity: | Imperial War Museum (Great Britain) |
| People: | Shonibare, Yinka, 1962- |
| ISSN: | 0306610X |
| Database: | Art & Architecture Complete |
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