Talk: A Tale of Today: Yinka Shonibare CBE
@ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Opening Saturday, March 2nd, from 3PM - 4:30PM
A panel discussion including Museum of Contemporary Art Manilow Senior Curator, Naomi Beckwith, independent art historian and curator, Lowery Stokes Sims and Driehaus Museum Executive Director, Richard P. Townsend explores the provocative art of British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE through the lens of social history. Shonibare’s impactful work draws on history, politics, and fashion to explore and critique our understanding of the past in relation to today’s changing global-cultural landscape.
This program is presented in partnership with the Richard H. Driehaus Museum on the opening day of their exhibition A Tale of Today: Yinka Shonibare CBE. Tickets are available through the Driehaus Museum, and include admission to the exhibition A Tale of Today: Yinka Shonibare CBE on the date of the discussion.
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