Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Yinka Shonibare MBE is a British-Nigerian artist known for his exploration of colonialism and postcolonial identity through the use of African fabrics. His works often challenge stereotypes and question cultural authenticity.
Related terms
Postcolonialism: The study of the effects of colonization on societies and cultures, including issues of power, identity, and representation.
Cultural Authenticity: The degree to which something accurately represents or reflects the traditions, values, and customs of a particular culture.
Stereotypes: Widely held but oversimplified beliefs or ideas about a particular group or category of people.