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Birdcage Kid (Boy)

Yinka ShonibareWW-2023-002847

2023·Fiberglass, cotton, globe, brass, steel, replica birds (domestic feathers), wood, rope, metal·135.5 x 102 x 88.5 cm (53 3/8 x 40 3/16 x 34 13/16 in.)

Partial Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund and partial gift of Mark Dinner in honor of Dr. Dudley S. Dinner

Catalogue

Year: 2023
Medium: Fiberglass, cotton, globe, brass, steel, replica birds (domestic feathers), wood, rope, metal
Dimensions: 135.5 x 102 x 88.5 cm (53 3/8 x 40 3/16 x 34 13/16 in.)
Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
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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