The Swing (after Fragonard)

Yinka ShonibareWW-2001-223630

2001·Mannequin, cotton costume, 2 slippers, swing seat, 2 ropes, oak twig and artificial foliage·unconfirmed: 3300 x 3500 x 2200 mm

Catalogue

Year: 2001
Medium: Mannequin, cotton costume, 2 slippers, swing seat, 2 ropes, oak twig and artificial foliage
Dimensions: unconfirmed: 3300 x 3500 x 2200 mm
Collection: Tate
Artist: Yinka Shonibare

Artist

Yinka Shonibare

Photography

Yinka Shonibare, is a British artist living in the United Kingdom. His work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalisation. A hallmark of his art is the brightly coloured Ankara/batik fabric he uses. As Shonibare is paralysed on one side of his body, he uses assistants to make works under his direction.

Lagos, Nigeria

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