Refugee astronaut III.

  • Shonibare, Yinka, 1962-
Date:
[2019]
Reference:
3198545i
  • 3-D Objects

About this work

Also known as

Refugee astronaut three

Description

Life-sized, floor-based sculpture of a refugee astronaut carrying a net containing various posessions. The space suit is made of Dutch wax printed cotton fabric, which is reminiscent of traditional Nigerian clothing.

Publication/Creation

[2019]

Physical description

1 sculpture : fibreglass ; 210 x 90 x 103 cm

Contributors

Notes

"Dressed in an elaborate spacesuit, the monumental figure of Shonibare's Refugee Astronaut contrasts with their hastily-gathered net of possessions. Who are they? What has caused their hurried flight? The title suggests that this is a forced exile, an act of desperation rather than confident galactic exploration. As environmental breakdown displaces populations, how many of us will become refugees?"--From Being Human exhibition caption.

Exhibitions note

Exhibited in 'Being Human' at Wellcome Collection, London from 5th September 2019.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3198545i

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Where to find it

  • Location Access
    On Exhibition
    		 Can't be requested

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