Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Yinka Shonibare is a British-Nigerian artist known for his exploration of colonialism and post-colonial identity through various mediums such as sculpture, painting, and installation art.
Related terms
Post-colonialism: The study of the effects and consequences of colonialism on societies after they gained independence.
Identity: The qualities, beliefs, values, and experiences that make an individual or group unique.
Installation Art: An artistic genre where three-dimensional objects are arranged in a specific space to create an immersive experience for viewers.