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A slow look: Yinka Shonibare's 'Cheeky Little Astronomer'
Published on 4 May 2021
Take ten minutes to meditate as we guide you through a slow, mindful look at Yinka Shonibare RA's sculpture.
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Yinka Shonibare RA's work explores cultural and national identity. This playful sculpture incorporates the batik fabric that has become the artist's signature. Read more about this sculpture here. This video was created by Karly Allen (@karlykallen) from Limina Collective.
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