Yinka Shonibare MBE

Name: Yinka Shonibare MBE
Brand: Prestel

Prestel

Explore the exciting, ironic, and often subversive work of Yinka Shonibare MBE, a star of the international art scene. This authoritative revised and expanded edition presents his diverse media—from sculpture and painting to photography and film—probing matters of race, class, cultural identity, and history. Discover his signature use of colorful "African" batik fabric, which cleverly challenges issues of origin and authenticity by incorporating textiles with colonial histories into Victorian costumes and sculptures. This comprehensive resource showcases the best of the London-based artist’s career, including his high-profile project for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. **Key Highlights:** * Comprehensive overview of Yinka Shonibare MBE's art * Explores themes of race, class, identity, and history * Features his iconic batik fabric creations * Includes major public projects like the Fourth Plinth **Product Summary:** Yinka Shonibare MBE, Hardcover Book, Revised and Expanded Edition, Prestel Publisher, 240 pages, ISBN 9783791348728.