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Yinka Shonibare CBE RA — Pedagogy Boy/Boy
Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

Pedagogy Boy/Boy

2003

Yinka Shonibare's 2003 sculpture 'Pedagogy Boy/Boy' combines wood, Dutch wax-printed cotton, metal, and fiberglass to address issues of colonialism and cultural identity. The work exemplifies Shonibare's signature use of vibrant patterned textiles in contemporary sculpture.

Medium
wood, Dutch wax printed cotton, metal and fiberglass

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

May 16, 2023

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Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Pedagogy Boy/Boy, 2003

Yinka Shonibare's 2003 sculpture 'Pedagogy Boy/Boy' combines wood, Dutch wax-printed cotton, metal, and fiberglass to address issues of colonialism and cultural identity. The work exemplifies Shonibare's signature use of vibrant patterned textiles in contemporary sculpture.

Medium
wood, Dutch wax printed cotton, metal and fiberglass
Year
2003
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural, Nigerian, Bold, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Textile, Playful, Colorful, Figurative, Contemporary

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