Yinka Shonibare, born in 1962 in London, is a British-Nigerian artist renowned for his exploration of colonialism and post-colonial identity through sculpture, painting, and installation. He is best known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to challenge notions of cultural authenticity and identity.
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About Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare, born in 1962 in London, is a British-Nigerian artist renowned for his exploration of colonialism and post-colonial identity through sculpture, painting, and installation. He is best known for his use of Dutch wax fabric, which he uses to challenge notions of cultural authenticity and identity.
Career Timeline
- 2026Art FairParticipated in Art Basel
- 2026Art FairParticipated in Frieze Los Angeles
- 2026Art FairParticipated in India Art Fair
- 2025Art FairParticipated in Art Basel Miami Beach
- 2025Art FairParticipated in Frieze London
- 2025Art FairParticipated in Frieze New York
- 2025Art FairParticipated in The Armory Show
- 2025Art FairParticipated in Art Cologne
- 2025Art FairParticipated in 1-54 Marrakech
- 2025Art FairParticipated in Art Aspen
- 2025Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2025Art FairParticipated in IFPDA Print Fair
- 2024Art FairParticipated in Art Basel Miami Beach
- 2024Art FairParticipated in Frieze Seoul
- 2024Art FairParticipated in artgenève
- 2024Art FairParticipated in Art Aspen
- 2024Art FairParticipated in West Bund Art & Design
- 2023Art FairParticipated in Art Fair Tokyo
- 2023Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2023Art FairParticipated in West Bund Art & Design
- 2022Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2022Art FairParticipated in ADAA: The Art Show
- 2022Art FairParticipated in Art Cologne
- 2022Art FairParticipated in IFPDA Print Fair
- 2022Art FairParticipated in Photo London
- 2021Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2020Art FairParticipated in 1-54 Marrakech
- 2020Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2020Art FairParticipated in West Bund Art & Design
- 2019Art FairParticipated in 1-54 Marrakech
- 2019Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2019Art FairParticipated in ADAA: The Art Show
- 2019Art FairParticipated in Art Basel
- 2019Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2019Art FairParticipated in West Bund Art & Design
- 2018Art FairParticipated in 1-54 Marrakech
- 2018Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2018Art FairParticipated in artgenève
- 2018Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2018Art FairParticipated in West Bund Art & Design
- 2017Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2017Art FairParticipated in Art Aspen
- 2017Art FairParticipated in artgenève
- 2017Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2016Art FairParticipated in 1-54 New York
- 2016Art FairParticipated in Art Cologne
- 2016Art FairParticipated in ARCO Madrid
- 2015Art FairParticipated in ADAA: The Art Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
What medium does Yinka Shonibare work in?
Yinka Shonibare primarily works in 1970–present, 1990s, African Diaspora.
Where is Yinka Shonibare based?
Yinka Shonibare is from United Kingdom.
When was Yinka Shonibare born?
Yinka Shonibare was born in 1962.
What is Yinka Shonibare's nationality?
Yinka Shonibare is from United Kingdom.
What exhibitions has Yinka Shonibare participated in?
Yinka Shonibare has participated in 1 exhibition, including Venice Biennale 2024.