Image: 'The American Library' by Yinka Shonibare MBE
Image: 'The American Library' by Yinka Shonibare MBE
Image: 'The American Library' by Yinka Shonibare MBE
Triennial
14 July–30 September 2018

'The American Library' by Yinka Shonibare MBE

FRONT, Cleveland Triennial, Ohio, USA
Commissioned in partnership with Cleveland Public Library, 'The American Library' is a new installation featuring 6,000 books, each covered in wax printed batik textile. These are inscribed with names of immigrants with notable contributions to American culture. Alongside the exhibition are web-based documents featuring immigrants and stories uploaded by visitors.
 

 

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